Tuamotu Island surf break

Tuamotu Island surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 NZST
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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
15.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Tuamotu Island surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuamotu Island in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 8th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
1.6
S
7
1.3
SSE
8
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
12
3
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
154
265
180
135
73
49
33
21
13
12
23
75
24
13
23
240
228
2704
3746
1608
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
15
S
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
N
20
NW
15
NW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
NW
10
W
20
SW
25
SW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:31PM1.75m
7:41AM1.68m
8:16PM1.75m
8:32AM1.69m
9:03PM1.76m
9:23AM1.71m
9:52PM1.79m
10:11AM1.73m
10:42PM1.82m
10:56AM1.75m
11:29PM1.86m
11:41AM1.77m
00:12AM1.89m
Low Tide
1:06PM0.63m
1:48AM0.74m
1:52PM0.67m
2:37AM0.74m
2:42PM0.70m
3:26AM0.73m
3:33PM0.72m
4:14AM0.72m
4:22PM0.71m
5:02AM0.70m
5:08PM0.68m
5:49AM0.67m
5:51PM0.65m
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heavy rain
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
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4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4
14
1
4
Temp °C
19
20
16
17
16
14
16
19
14
19
19
17
18
18
14
13
12
9
13
14
12
15
18
15
16
14
14
13
16
12
17
16
14
17
14
11
7
8
7
9
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
9
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
10
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
1.3
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
4
118
265
180
135
73
49
33
21
13
12
8
75
24
13
23
13
228
1153
1836
544
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.9
ENE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
4
154
3
4
20
34
28
25
20
9
8
3
7
7
7
13
12
9
8
8
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
22
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
4
3
3
35
2
4
1
3
2
8
3
3
4
13
4
3
8
9
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
8
3
NE
10
0.5
NE
7
2.2
NNE
8
1.6
S
7
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
12
3
SSW
10
Energy kJ
274
1624
23
699
240
2704
3746
1608
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
5
4
Distance (km)
300
0
0
0
35
2
0
2
3
20
9
235
0
9
9
54
10
0
5
54
43
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
7
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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