Tuamotu Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Tuamotu Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
12.9° C
1.3° 

Tuamotu Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuamotu Island surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,829 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
2.2
SSW
8
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
13
2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
SE
10
1.2
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
15
2.3
SSE
15
1.9
SSE
14
2
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
126
95
699
1546
1820
1080
669
268
243
175
76
596
2983
2292
1415
1739
1028
647
426
347
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
10
W
15
S
15
NW
20
WNW
5
SSE
20
WNW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:44PM1.87m
7:57AM1.82m
8:24PM1.93m
8:38AM1.87m
9:03PM1.97m
9:19AM1.89m
9:43PM1.98m
10:00AM1.91m
10:23PM1.98m
10:42AM1.92m
11:05PM1.95m
11:28AM1.91m
11:47PM1.92m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.65m
2:00AM0.69m
2:02PM0.60m
2:41AM0.63m
2:43PM0.56m
3:20AM0.58m
3:24PM0.54m
4:00AM0.54m
4:05PM0.52m
4:41AM0.50m
4:47PM0.51m
5:24AM0.47m
5:31PM0.52m
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
light rain
clear
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clear
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clear
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7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
 mm
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Temp °C
15
15
11
8
8
8
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12
8
14
16
12
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10
8
8
9
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9
9
7
Feels °C
10
10
6
2
0
1
7
8
4
11
14
7
4
5
3
1
3
3
6
5
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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