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Papeete Harbour surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Papeete Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papeete Harbour sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papeete Harbour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Papeete Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papeete Harbour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 9 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WSW 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | |
16 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 70 | 68 | 30 | 56 | 36 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.25m | 1:02AM0.22m | 2:25PM0.23m | 10:03PM0.23m | 11:19AM0.22m | 9:38PM0.27m | 10:18AM0.24m | 9:55PM0.31m | 10:16AM0.27m | 10:17PM0.34m | 10:28AM0.30m | 10:42PM0.37m | 10:46AM0.32m | 11:07PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.19m | 7:07AM0.17m | 5:47PM0.23m | 5:11AM0.18m | 3:07PM0.21m | 4:28AM0.17m | 3:26PM0.19m | 4:30AM0.16m | 3:50PM0.16m | 4:43AM0.15m | 4:15PM0.14m | 5:01AM0.14m | 4:43PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | E 9 | E 9 |
42 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 94 | 89 | 81 | 80 | 52 | 198 | 240 | 203 | 363 | 479 | 470 | 770 | 802 | 14 | 56 | 304 | 214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 70 | 68 | 30 | 14 | 90 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
12 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 40 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 41 | 70 | 36 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — |
213 | 153 | 183 | 160 | 259 | 259 | 160 | 173 | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 522 | 367 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 221 | 180 | 2273 | 1142 | 180 | 2273 | 180 | 180 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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.











