Tuamotu Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Issued: 11 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,041 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 13th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
11
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
32
68
117
96
76
46
48
59
53
36
26
128
120
119
93
176
463
679
938
917
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SE
15
NW
10
NW
10
NE
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
0
NW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
30
SSE
20
S
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:40PM1.96m
4:03AM1.92m
4:35PM1.99m
5:02AM1.93m
5:36PM2.01m
6:03AM1.93m
6:40PM2.04m
7:05AM1.94m
7:42PM2.07m
8:08AM1.95m
8:41PM2.09m
9:08AM1.96m
9:40PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.39m
9:52PM0.50m
10:23AM0.37m
10:50PM0.50m
11:21AM0.38m
11:54PM0.52m
12:20PM0.39m
1:02AM0.54m
1:19PM0.42m
2:07AM0.55m
2:19PM0.46m
3:06AM0.56m
3:18PM0.51m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
13
16
19
15
16
17
13
15
17
14
15
16
11
12
13
12
13
13
12
Feels °C
11
10
9
13
17
11
12
13
9
12
15
11
11
14
9
10
10
9
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
14
Energy kJ
21
32
32
117
96
76
46
48
59
40
19
26
128
120
119
93
176
463
679
938
917
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
6
0.4
SSE
14
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
52
18
68
30
30
18
28
42
17
53
36
3
1
3
2
67
1
2
2
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
19
0.3
S
17
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
S
12
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
8
0.5
NE
8
0.1
E
19
0.1
E
18
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
6
18
35
53
7
18
11
4
4
11
3
3
1
13
2
1
31
7
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
NW
2
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
8
Energy kJ
50
1
1
35
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
3
39
0
0
0
3
2
3
3
2
0
9
1
0
1
0
35
10
68
99
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
1
5
4
4
4
3
5
9
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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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