Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,718 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Temae this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Temae in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s cut through the bull. The next ten days are going to be a grind. We have a strong southwest swell in the water, but the wind is just ruining it. From Saturday the 8th through to the 12th, expect strong cross-shore winds from the southeast, with wave heights between 7ft and 12ft. The energy is pumping, with readings in the thousands (3143 up to 5730), but it’s going to be a messy, lumpy, onshore mess. This is not a time for the faint of heart. If you aren't an expert, don't even think about it. This looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a surfing one.
We’re looking at a lull from the 13th to the 18th with no real windows. The swell drops, but the winds stay shifty and annoying, keeping things mostly poor. There’s a tiny glimmer on Thursday the 14th with a light offshore, but the swell is down to around 5ft and it’s nothing special.
But hold on to your boards, because the week after that is where it’s at. Starting Sunday the 19th, the winds are forecast to turn offshore and go light, cleaning up that solid SSW groundswell. Temae (Moorea) is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so patience will be key, but when the waves come, they’ll be worth the wait. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The absolute standout is Thursday the 20th. We're looking at 7ft of SSW swell with a 13-second period and the wind is forecast to be totally glassy, dead calm. That's going to be clean perfection. The energy is moderate at 1341, but the conditions are the story. This is the day. It’s a morning session and it’s for experienced surfers only.
And then it gets even better. Saturday the 22nd is the other big one. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and we get a gentle offshore wind. The energy reading is a strong 5040. This is a powerful, proper groundswell. It’s going to be a huge, clean day at Temae. Sunday the 23rd holds well too, with similar size and quality, and a slight cross-off breeze with energy at 4912.
So, the first week is a wash. But that second week, from the 19th onwards, has some serious potential. The long-period swell is perfect for this reef, and with the offshore winds, it should be firing. It’s a ways out, so things can change, but right now, the two days to circle are Thursday the 20th for the glassy conditions, and Saturday the 22nd for the size and power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3668 | 3063 | 1968 | 5250 | 5499 | 4769 | 4022 | 3093 | 2602 | 1628 | 1630 | 1419 | 1564 | 1360 | 2186 | 1680 | 1229 | 1270 | 1075 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:56PM0.19m | 10:35AM0.18m | 11:45PM0.21m | 11:06AM0.22m | 11:56PM0.23m | 11:36AM0.26m | 00:13AM0.25m | 12:06PM0.29m | 00:33AM0.27m | 12:36PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:04PM0.33m | 1:14AM0.29m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:54AM0.13m | 5:18PM0.06m | 5:37AM0.10m | 5:41PM0.03m | 5:49AM0.07m | 6:07PM0.01m | 6:09AM0.04m | 6:33PM-0.00m | 6:32AM0.02m | 6:58PM-0.00m | 6:56AM0.01m | 7:23PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 10 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 3668 | 3063 | 1968 | 5250 | 5499 | 4769 | 4022 | 3093 | 2602 | 1628 | 1630 | 1419 | 1564 | 1360 | 2186 | 1680 | 1229 | 1270 | 1075 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | SSW 17 | NW 13 | N 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 13 | S 16 | NNE 11 | ESE 12 | S 16 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 66 | 172 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 322 | 12 | 14 | 781 | 14 | 9 | 74 | 84 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 20 | ESE 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 13 | NNE 12 | NW 13 | NNE 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | SW 17 | SW 18 | NW 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 131 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 75 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 22 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 99 | 80 | 93 | 216 | 231 | 284 | 177 | 197 | 240 | 346 | 412 | 396 | 326 | 292 | 297 | 195 | — | 2 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3490 | 1136 | 2599 | 3866 | 2599 | 2599 | 2599 | 2599 | 2599 | 2599 | 2599 | 2567 | 2567 | 1136 | 1136 | 199 | 15 | 2577 | 28 |
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The above surf forecast table for Temae provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Temae can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Temae 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 (Temae) 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).
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