
Surf Forecasts:
Point Venus Reef surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, NNW swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Venus Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Point Venus Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 22s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Venus Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Venus Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, moderate winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 20 | ESE 8 | NNW 18 | ESE 8 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 21 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
259 | 361 | 408 | 249 | 232 | 229 | 193 | 191 | 186 | 163 | 158 | 137 | 148 | 298 | 373 | 352 | 298 | 291 | 249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16PM0.27m | 10:29AM0.32m | 10:42PM0.29m | 10:59AM0.34m | 11:07PM0.31m | 11:26AM0.34m | 11:32PM0.32m | 11:53AM0.34m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:19PM0.33m | 00:20AM0.31m | 12:45PM0.31m | 00:44AM0.30m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:18AM0.07m | 4:51PM0.05m | 4:49AM0.04m | 5:17PM0.05m | 5:17AM0.03m | 5:42PM0.04m | 5:45AM0.02m | 6:06PM0.04m | 6:12AM0.02m | 6:29PM0.05m | 6:38AM0.02m | 6:51PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
218 | 175 | 408 | 249 | 232 | 229 | 193 | 191 | 186 | 163 | 158 | 137 | 135 | 298 | 373 | 352 | 298 | 291 | 249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 21 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 |
259 | 302 | 175 | 108 | 96 | 89 | 60 | 56 | 36 | 51 | 89 | 84 | 148 | 129 | 125 | 111 | 109 | 99 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | N 9 | NNW 22 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 48 | 76 | 44 | 44 | 31 | 14 | 11 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
193 | 361 | 314 | 240 | 196 | 140 | 106 | 70 | 3 | 61 | 93 | 65 | 102 | 102 | 98 | 111 | 149 | 118 | 89 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3517 | 2741 | 3527 | 3932 | 34 | 2 | 34 | 187 | 41 | 187 | 187 | 2 | 34 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 30 | 187 | 30 |
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Information about the Point Venus Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Venus Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Venus Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Venus Reef 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 (Point Venus Reef) 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 Point Venus Reef 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 Point Venus Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 14 km (9 miles) away and Punaauia, 20 km (12 miles) away.










