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Rocky Point surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.6° 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 Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 116mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | E 5 | |
972 | 1021 | 1088 | 680 | 606 | 882 | 552 | 325 | 225 | 111 | 86 | 64 | 50 | 50 | 33 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 57 | 57 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:32AM0.27m | 10:50PM0.32m | 10:59AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.34m | 11:26AM0.30m | 11:55PM0.34m | 11:56AM0.31m | 00:30AM0.33m | 12:28PM0.31m | 1:07AM0.31m | 1:03PM0.30m | 1:45AM0.28m | 1:41PM0.29m | 2:28AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.07m | 5:08AM0.07m | 5:04PM0.04m | 5:37AM0.06m | 5:37PM0.02m | 6:06AM0.06m | 6:13PM0.01m | 6:38AM0.06m | 6:51PM0.01m | 7:11AM0.06m | 7:33PM0.02m | 7:46AM0.07m | 8:19PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
78 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 46 | 44 | 29 | 37 | 64 | 109 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 111 | 86 | 64 | 50 | 50 | 89 | 113 | 255 | 191 | 138 | 136 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 15 | N 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 42 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 112 | 104 | 24 | 100 | 123 | 158 | 99 | 99 | 33 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 57 | 57 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 16 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 45 | 148 | 79 | 121 | 69 | 65 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 972 | 1021 | 1088 | 680 | 606 | 882 | — | — | 225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 53 | 44 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2291 | 2312 | 193 | 34 | 2291 | 193 | 193 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 34 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 |
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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.
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