Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

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Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) this week:

The surf forecast for Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 13th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Fri
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)15141413141413139141817161615141614141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18491539103482062349036422623750469110271292202922692255238518871413942625
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
35
NE
25
N
20
N
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
0.29
12:53PM
0.32
1:08AM
0.30
1:18PM
0.33
1:27AM
0.30
1:44PM
0.33
1:47AM
0.30
2:10PM
0.32
2:06AM
0.29
2:36PM
0.29
2:24AM
0.28
3:01PM
0.25
2:39AM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
0.00
6:48AM
0.02
7:09PM
0.01
7:10AM
0.01
7:33PM
0.02
7:34AM
0.01
7:57PM
0.04
7:59AM
0.02
8:20PM
0.06
8:26AM
0.03
8:41PM
0.09
8:53AM
0.06
8:56PM
0.12
9:22AM
0.09
Fri
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16
Sunset5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:47--
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Rain (mm)
-----2--------1------
Temp. °C262626262626262626262625262625262626262626
Feels °C (?)252627292928262527282625252525262523242628
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  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) (moderate winds from the ENE at Bora-bora/motu-m 268 km from Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis)). 1.7m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.0m 6s windswell from the ESE and a 0.5m 14s groundswell from the SE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) 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 de Pecheurs (Sapunis)) 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 de Pecheurs (Sapunis) 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.

Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) is 5 km (3 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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