Surf Forecasts:
Paea surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paea this week:
The surf forecast for Paea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paea in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paea over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 26 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
865 | 543 | 407 | 264 | 411 | 886 | 984 | 1042 | 683 | 483 | 356 | 232 | 134 | 437 | 2799 | 5622 | 6402 | 7580 | 6095 | 5255 | 3334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:56PM0.21m | 4:18AM0.18m | 6:02PM0.20m | 6:40AM0.18m | 8:04PM0.22m | 8:18AM0.19m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:10AM0.21m | 10:02PM0.25m | 9:52AM0.23m | 10:45PM0.26m | 10:31AM0.25m | 11:25PM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.12m | 10:40PM0.13m | 10:50AM0.13m | 00:17AM0.15m | 12:23PM0.13m | 2:12AM0.15m | 2:02PM0.12m | 3:28AM0.14m | 3:15PM0.10m | 4:14AM0.12m | 4:10PM0.07m | 4:51AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.04m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
865 | 543 | 407 | 264 | 411 | 886 | 984 | 1042 | 683 | 483 | 356 | 232 | 134 | 110 | 2799 | 5622 | 6402 | 7580 | 6095 | 5255 | 3334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | N 11 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
8 | 115 | 8 | 183 | 116 | 59 | 91 | 60 | 59 | 49 | 35 | 33 | 51 | 293 | 134 | 100 | 38 | 20 | 63 | 74 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | S 18 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SW 11 | SSW 26 | SW 18 | SE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
10 | 8 | 26 | 7 | 53 | 49 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 89 | 86 | 74 | 101 | 437 | 249 | 60 | 37 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | SE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | — |
— | — | 56 | 84 | 82 | 85 | 105 | 15 | 14 | 13 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 118 | 110 | 91 | 199 | 100 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1144 | 1144 | 1144 | 230 | 230 | 190 | 191 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 1144 |
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Information about the Paea Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paea 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 (Paea) 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 Paea 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.
Paea is 8 km (5 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










