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Orofara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Orofara Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Orofara Beach sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orofara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Orofara Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orofara Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orofara Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 50 | 47 | 71 | 59 | 89 | 218 | 210 | 181 | 131 | 108 | 104 | 72 | 66 | 62 | 66 | 82 | 119 | 138 | 206 | 253 | 284 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:55AM 0.33 | 1:48PM 0.31 | 2:20AM 0.29 | 2:06PM 0.28 | 2:42AM 0.24 | 2:18PM 0.25 | 2:52AM 0.19 | 2:00PM 0.21 | 12:29AM 0.15 | 11:35AM 0.20 | 10:00PM 0.20 | 10:57AM 0.23 | 10:29PM 0.25 | 11:04AM 0.26 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:43PM 0.01 | 8:01AM 0.06 | 8:10PM 0.03 | 8:20AM 0.09 | 8:38PM 0.06 | 8:32AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.10 | 7:58AM 0.15 | 9:44PM 4:47AM 0.15 0.13 | 5:08PM 0.15 | 4:36AM 0.09 | 4:48PM 0.11 | 4:55AM 0.05 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | ||
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | ||
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Information about the Orofara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Orofara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Orofara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Orofara Beach 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 (Orofara Beach) 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 Orofara Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Orofara Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 19 km (12 miles) away and Punaauia, 23 km (14 miles) away.












