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Tuamotu Island surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tuamotu Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuamotu Island this week:
The surf forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuamotu Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SE 9 | |
317 | 237 | 652 | 543 | 105 | 116 | 55 | 47 | 46 | 38 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:07PM2.04m | 5:30AM2.01m | 6:00PM2.08m | 6:21AM2.01m | 6:55PM2.10m | 7:17AM2.00m | 7:52PM2.11m | 8:17AM1.97m | 8:51PM2.09m | 9:19AM1.95m | 9:51PM2.07m | 10:19AM1.93m | 10:53PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.45m | 11:48AM0.33m | 00:13AM0.45m | 12:39PM0.34m | 1:12AM0.47m | 1:34PM0.37m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:30PM0.43m | 3:15AM0.54m | 3:31PM0.50m | 4:14AM0.59m | 4:32PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 |
 kJ | 317 | 237 | 66 | 65 | 105 | 69 | 53 | 47 | 46 | 33 | 27 | 16 | 41 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 23 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 35 | 36 | 161 | 117 | 17 | 59 | 55 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 40 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 21 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 37 | 121 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 99 | 47 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | ENE 5 | NE 4 | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 60 | 51 | 652 | 543 | 89 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 9 | 14 | — | 24 | — | — | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 118 | 43 | 68 | 118 | 10 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 3 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
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Information about the Tuamotu Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuamotu Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuamotu Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuamotu Island 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 (Tuamotu Island) 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 Tuamotu Island 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.
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