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Pai-Pai surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 -10
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Pai-Pai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pai-Pai sea temperature is
28.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pai-Pai this week:

The surf forecast for Pai-Pai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pai-Pai in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pai-Pai over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)161413121212111111101314141413131312121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71574253632530422215713510358014017316114914514096949668
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
35
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.15
11:59PM
0.16
12:38PM
0.16
12:20AM
0.17
12:52PM
0.17
12:40AM
0.19
1:06PM
0.17
1:01AM
0.20
1:19PM
0.18
1:21AM
0.22
1:30PM
0.19
1:40AM
0.22
1:41PM
0.19
1:58AM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
0.05
6:34AM
0.01
6:35PM
0.04
6:48AM
0.00
6:45PM
0.03
7:05AM
-0.00
6:58PM
0.02
7:22AM
0.00
7:14PM
0.02
7:41AM
0.01
7:31PM
0.02
8:00AM
0.02
7:49PM
0.02
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
242021251126-310842-26115
Temp. °C272727262727252727272727262727272727272727
Feels °C (?)272828252626272727262828272929272829262526
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Information about the Pai-Pai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pai-Pai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pai-Pai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pai-Pai 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 (Pai-Pai) 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 Pai-Pai 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 Raiatea? If you are looking for accommodation near Pai-Pai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Raiatea, consider staying in Anau which is 27 km (17 miles) away.

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