
Surf Forecasts:
Papeete Harbour surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Papeete Harbour in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Tuesday 24 Nov, 8PM (local time) – 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, NNW swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Papeete Harbour before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 3ft (0.9m), 17s on Tuesday 24 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papeete Harbour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Papeete Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 24th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papeete Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 15 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 19 | N 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | N 14 | N 22 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
175 | 127 | 101 | 67 | 68 | 112 | 64 | 89 | 51 | 51 | 42 | 69 | 146 | 171 | 186 | 371 | 152 | 188 | 103 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:38AM0.34m | 12:55PM0.31m | 00:59AM0.31m | 1:11PM0.29m | 1:21AM0.29m | 1:24PM0.26m | 1:42AM0.27m | 1:27PM0.24m | 2:04AM0.25m | 12:53PM0.22m | 2:25AM0.23m | 9:56AM0.23m | 11:14PM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM0.10m | 6:50AM0.09m | 6:55PM0.11m | 7:11AM0.11m | 7:11PM0.12m | 7:30AM0.13m | 7:24PM0.13m | 7:48AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.15m | 7:57AM0.19m | 7:03PM0.17m | 5:47AM0.23m | 5:07PM0.19m | 2:49AM0.21m | ||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 15 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 19 | N 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | N 14 | NNW 13 |
86 | 66 | 101 | 67 | 68 | 112 | 64 | 89 | 51 | 51 | 29 | 69 | 146 | 171 | 186 | 371 | 152 | 188 | 103 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 12 | N 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 20 | NNW 14 | NW 18 | N 17 | N 12 | NNW 15 | SW 15 | NW 14 | N 22 |
175 | 127 | 31 | 16 | 50 | 14 | 40 | 52 | 17 | 17 | 42 | 38 | 66 | 154 | 140 | 43 | 73 | 55 | 102 | 326 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | N 18 | N 16 | N 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SSW 16 | N 11 | NNE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
50 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 46 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 57 | 50 | 24 | 38 | 28 | 108 | 140 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
5 | 47 | 157 | 215 | 355 | 468 | 623 | 603 | 658 | 675 | 587 | 634 | 650 | 583 | 624 | 643 | 779 | 802 | 737 | 765 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3505 | 2612 | 2612 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 3896 | 3464 | 3505 | 3505 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Never miss your swells again.
Built by surfers, trusted by millions for over 20 years. The Wavefinder in our app makes it even easier to find where the best waves are breaking. Follow the yellow stars along your coast and get there first.
Scan the QR code to open the Surf‑Forecast app

Information about the Papeete Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papeete Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papeete Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papeete Harbour 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 (Papeete Harbour) 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 Papeete Harbour 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.
Papeete Harbour is 1 km (1 miles) from Faaa. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Faaa. Faaa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










