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Pirae surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pirae surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pirae sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pirae this week:
The surf forecast for Pirae over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pirae in the next 16 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pirae over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | |
28 | 26 | 51 | 32 | 42 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 64 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:35AM0.37m | 2:03PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.34m | 2:30PM0.35m | 1:39AM0.32m | 3:08PM0.33m | 00:31AM0.31m | 8:38PM0.33m | 10:49AM0.31m | 9:26PM0.35m | 10:36AM0.32m | 9:56PM0.38m | 10:40AM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44AM0.23m | 8:03PM0.25m | 7:50AM0.25m | 8:31PM0.27m | 7:33AM0.26m | 9:14PM0.30m | 6:20AM0.27m | 5:01AM0.26m | 3:14PM0.28m | 4:40AM0.25m | 3:44PM0.26m | 4:44AM0.23m | 4:09PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 92 | 69 | 148 | 138 | 127 | 52 | 65 | 64 | 77 | 70 | 44 | 82 | 89 | 68 | 53 | 92 | 61 | 65 | 71 | 73 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | SW 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | NE 6 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 220 | 164 | 15 | 16 | 33 | 88 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 95 | 30 | 81 | 14 | 52 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 8 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 28 | 26 | 51 | 32 | 42 | 32 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 80 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 64 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 115 | 180 | 140 | 25 | 62 | 143 | 136 | 156 | 125 | 13 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 35 | 184 | 2280 | 2304 | 2280 | 2280 | 2279 | 2279 | 2279 | 2279 | 184 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 35 | 184 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 26 |
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Information about the Pirae Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pirae provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pirae can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pirae 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 (Pirae) 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 Pirae 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 Pirae, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 8 km (5 miles) away and Punaauia, 14 km (9 miles) away.
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