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Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) Surf Forecast
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Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 9 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | |
142 | 145 | 31 | 160 | 153 | 182 | 152 | 182 | 144 | 82 | 14 | 101 | 22 | 108 | 22 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 70 | 75 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:27PM0.20m | 3:17AM0.17m | 2:56PM0.18m | 8:25AM0.17m | 8:22PM0.19m | 9:12AM0.20m | 9:12PM0.23m | 9:41AM0.22m | 9:47PM0.26m | 10:07AM0.25m | 10:18PM0.30m | 10:32AM0.27m | 10:50PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.12m | 9:23PM0.11m | 9:17AM0.14m | 11:32PM0.14m | 2:42PM0.16m | 3:25AM0.13m | 3:16PM0.14m | 3:50AM0.11m | 3:40PM0.11m | 4:15AM0.09m | 4:06PM0.09m | 4:41AM0.08m | 4:33PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 127 | 121 | 65 | 64 | 77 | 70 | 44 | 94 | 88 | 82 | 86 | 101 | 76 | 108 | 65 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 100 | 90 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 81 | 80 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 70 | 67 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 42 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 35 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 26 | 31 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 142 | 145 | 83 | 160 | 153 | 182 | 152 | 182 | 144 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 44 | 38 | 75 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2294 | 2294 | 2294 | 238 | 196 | 2293 | 2293 | 196 | 196 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 184 | 2603 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 1169 | 225 |
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Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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 (Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure)) 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 Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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 Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 22 km (14 miles) away and Punaauia, 25 km (16 miles) away.
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