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Nao Nao surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 01 May 2025 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nao Nao this week:
The surf forecast for Nao Nao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 7th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 874 | 1919 | 1553 | 1003 | 610 | 394 | 336 | 269 | 217 | 196 | 266 | 422 | 530 | 515 | 509 | 494 | 3002 | 7655 | 5273 | 3746 | 2345 | 1842 | 2199 | 2495 | 2040 | 1863 | 1939 | 1629 | 1764 | 1917 | 2062 | 2146 | 1714 | 1897 | 1915 | 1756 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM 0.24 | 1:32AM 0.17 | 1:41PM 0.21 | 1:39AM 0.14 | 1:59PM 0.18 | 1:07AM 0.13 | 1:47PM 0.15 | 9:39PM 0.14 | 11:13AM 0.14 | 9:50PM 0.17 | 10:19AM 0.16 | 10:11PM 0.20 | 10:24AM 0.18 | 10:33PM 0.22 | 10:37AM 0.20 | 10:54PM 0.23 | 10:53AM 0.21 | 11:15PM 0.24 | 11:10AM 0.22 | 11:35PM 0.23 | 11:28AM 0.23 | 11:56PM 0.23 | 11:46AM 0.23 | 12:15AM 0.21 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 0.04 | 7:10AM 0.06 | 8:19PM 0.07 | 7:11AM 0.07 | 8:40PM 0.11 | 6:23AM 0.09 | 5:51PM 0.13 | 5:05AM 0.09 | 4:22PM 0.11 | 4:46AM 0.08 | 4:17PM 0.09 | 4:50AM 0.08 | 4:30PM 0.07 | 5:00AM 0.07 | 4:46PM 0.06 | 5:10AM 0.07 | 5:04PM 0.04 | 5:21AM 0.06 | 5:23PM 0.03 | 5:34AM 0.05 | 5:43PM 0.02 | 5:49AM 0.05 | 6:05PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 9 | 7 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 4 | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Nao Nao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nao Nao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nao Nao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nao Nao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nao Nao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nao Nao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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