Nao Nao surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia

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Nao Nao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nao Nao sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nao Nao this week:

The surf forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.8
SE
9
2
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
428
472
448
582
817
766
953
615
564
694
573
492
491
502
759
1171
1428
638
437
388
503
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
30
E
35
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
5
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
NNW
10
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:30PM0.18m
1:30AM0.14m
1:42PM0.17m
1:08AM0.13m
1:38PM0.15m
10:10PM0.14m
11:10AM0.14m
10:03PM0.17m
10:24AM0.16m
10:12PM0.19m
10:17AM0.17m
10:28PM0.21m
10:21AM0.19m
10:47PM0.23m
Low Tide
7:59PM0.08m
6:39AM0.09m
7:25PM0.11m
6:03AM0.09m
6:00PM0.13m
5:32AM0.10m
4:49PM0.13m
5:04AM0.10m
3:56PM0.11m
4:45AM0.10m
4:00PM0.09m
4:43AM0.09m
4:20PM0.06m
4:51AM0.09m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:44
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:42
1
4
6
2
4
5
3
1
3
8
9
2
3
1
2
8
13
3
4
5
Temp °C
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
29
28
27
25
26
26
27
29
28
29
30
29
31
30
30
29
30
29
29
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SE
8
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
2
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
Energy kJ
428
382
246
582
817
766
346
554
564
694
573
492
491
502
759
1171
1428
638
437
388
220
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
217
472
371
242
560
577
953
615
347
223
180
105
70
28
15
148
94
214
261
340
503
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
8
0.6
S
16
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
181
8
14
177
15
15
15
18
18
112
100
84
37
51
15
15
18
18
23
18
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.5
NW
4
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
448
502
365
347
6
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
1
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
20
20
2073
2073
2073
2399
20
20
10
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
10
181
0
0
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Raiatea
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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 16 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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