Papetoai Surf Break

Papetoai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.49° S 149.85° W

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Papetoai sea temperature is
27.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Papetoai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (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 Forecast

Some 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 Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.3
W
6
1
SSW
20
1
SW
13
2
SSW
16
0.3
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1
S
17
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
42
7
0
326
0
14
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
111
0
0
87
144
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
0
ENE
5
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
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)
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1
SW
13
0.4
SE
10
1
ENE
7
0.1
N
12
0.3
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
19
1
S
17
1
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
S
12
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.3
S
21
0.7
S
12
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
E
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.3
SE
2
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
63
42
122
153
107
121
108
106
114
121
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
3
3
1
1
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
10
10
10
152
1126
192
152
152
187
152
1116
152
1
152
10
1
1
10
10
10
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Moorea
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

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