
Surf Forecasts:
Papetoai surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papetoai this week:
The surf forecast for Papetoai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papetoai in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papetoai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:28PM0.20m | 9:20AM0.19m | 10:24PM0.21m | 10:12AM0.20m | 11:04PM0.21m | 10:51AM0.21m | 11:37PM0.22m | 11:24AM0.22m | 00:06AM0.22m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:33AM0.23m | 12:25PM0.24m | 00:58AM0.23m | 12:54PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.12m | 4:16AM0.14m | 4:06PM0.10m | 4:53AM0.12m | 4:53PM0.08m | 5:22AM0.10m | 5:28PM0.06m | 5:46AM0.09m | 5:57PM0.04m | 6:09AM0.07m | 6:24PM0.03m | 6:32AM0.06m | 6:50PM0.02m | 6:55AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
647 | 538 | 486 | 406 | 1585 | 2058 | 2164 | 2150 | 1600 | 1114 | 788 | 506 | 421 | 697 | 408 | 331 | 169 | 708 | 603 | 973 | 1094 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | N 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
64 | 59 | 260 | 723 | 326 | 24 | 96 | 3 | 26 | 139 | 361 | 610 | 547 | 57 | 155 | 152 | 189 | 145 | 135 | 130 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 | S 21 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 12 |
23 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 14 | — | 14 | 3 | 3 | 81 | 139 | 97 | 78 | 123 | 42 | 30 | 111 | 111 | 257 | 87 | 144 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | NE 4 |
63 | 42 | 122 | 153 | 107 | 121 | — | 108 | 106 | 114 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 152 | 1126 | 192 | 152 | 152 | 187 | 152 | 1116 | 152 | 1 | 152 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 42 |
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Information about the Papetoai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papetoai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papetoai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papetoai 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 (Papetoai) 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 Papetoai 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.
Papetoai is 28 km (17 miles) from Faaa. If you plan a holiday in Moorea, 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.










