Tuamotu Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Tuamotu Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.4° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSE swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuamotu Island in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7PM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 4th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
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SSE
9
0.7
ENE
6
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E
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E
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E
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1.2
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
17
0.5
SSE
15
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ENE
7
1.1
ENE
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1.5
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
498
915
451
331
233
170
77
56
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32
43
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49
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93
126
88
110
160
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
NW
10
NNE
30
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
E
5
WNW
5
S
25
S
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SE
0
SSE
15
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:41PM1.95m
1:04AM1.82m
1:40PM1.90m
2:04AM1.78m
2:41PM1.88m
3:17AM1.77m
3:50PM1.88m
4:34AM1.80m
5:00PM1.91m
5:34AM1.86m
5:55PM1.95m
6:22AM1.91m
6:40PM1.98m
Low Tide
6:58PM0.62m
7:24AM0.57m
8:00PM0.66m
8:23AM0.60m
9:06PM0.66m
9:30AM0.61m
10:14PM0.62m
10:40AM0.58m
11:15PM0.57m
11:38AM0.53m
00:08AM0.50m
12:26PM0.48m
00:53AM0.45m
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Temp °C
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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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