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Rocky Point surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Rocky Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Point sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Point this week:
The surf forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 28th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NW 15 | |
44 | 39 | 65 | 67 | 38 | 38 | 54 | 57 | 73 | 37 | 51 | 51 | 112 | 113 | 83 | 70 | 70 | 76 | 61 | 57 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:18AM0.23m | 9:41PM0.28m | 9:57AM0.25m | 10:21PM0.29m | 10:31AM0.27m | 10:55PM0.30m | 11:01AM0.28m | 11:26PM0.30m | 11:29AM0.28m | 11:56PM0.30m | 11:57AM0.28m | 00:25AM0.29m | 12:25PM0.28m | 00:55AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.10m | 4:11AM0.10m | 4:08PM0.08m | 4:45AM0.09m | 4:45PM0.07m | 5:15AM0.08m | 5:18PM0.05m | 5:43AM0.07m | 5:48PM0.04m | 6:09AM0.07m | 6:18PM0.04m | 6:35AM0.06m | 6:47PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
44 | 39 | 190 | 123 | 78 | 18 | 325 | 373 | 469 | 417 | 322 | 212 | 140 | 138 | 83 | 70 | 70 | 76 | 61 | 464 | 601 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
30 | 21 | 31 | 59 | 31 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 140 | 255 | 298 | 322 | 318 | 57 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 10 | N 16 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NW 15 |
22 | 22 | 65 | 44 | 38 | 40 | 53 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | E 7 | E 4 | E 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 54 | 57 | 73 | 37 | 51 | 51 | 112 | 113 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 7 | 194 | 193 | 193 | 236 | 2291 | 2291 | 22 | 2291 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
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Information about the Rocky Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocky Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Point 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 (Rocky Point) 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 Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 20 km (12 miles) away and Punaauia, 24 km (15 miles) away.











