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Rocky Point surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 02 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
28.9° 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 Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | |
237 | 190 | 147 | 140 | 81 | 57 | 90 | 90 | 136 | 175 | 53 | 55 | 71 | 78 | 50 | 134 | 134 | 121 | 112 | 109 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:23AM0.28m | 1:19PM0.28m | 1:48AM0.25m | 1:42PM0.25m | 2:13AM0.22m | 2:04PM0.23m | 2:39AM0.19m | 2:27PM0.20m | 3:17AM0.17m | 2:56PM0.18m | 8:25AM0.17m | 8:22PM0.19m | 9:12AM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.07m | 7:41PM0.04m | 7:45AM0.08m | 8:08PM0.06m | 8:07AM0.10m | 8:39PM0.09m | 8:33AM0.12m | 9:23PM0.11m | 9:17AM0.14m | 11:32PM0.14m | 2:42PM0.16m | 3:25AM0.13m | 3:16PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SW 13 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 6 |
 kJ | 48 | 67 | 147 | 140 | 81 | 57 | 90 | 90 | 148 | 138 | 127 | 120 | 65 | 63 | 35 | 46 | 15 | 95 | 86 | 81 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SW 14 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 43 | 169 | 142 | 96 | 88 | 223 | 217 | 15 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 50 | 14 | 34 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 35 | 17 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 237 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 136 | 175 | 53 | 55 | 71 | 78 | 50 | 134 | 134 | 121 | 112 | 109 | 57 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 193 | 2292 | 2315 | 2292 | 2292 | 1164 | 1164 | 1164 | 232 | 193 | 2291 | 2291 | 1164 |
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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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