Tuamotu Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Issued: 11 pm 11 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
7
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
17
1.6
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
319
249
133
99
54
134
117
96
76
46
47
47
95
238
41
34
47
138
217
178
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
NW
15
NW
10
N
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
SSE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
2:19AM1.92m
2:49PM1.92m
3:08AM1.92m
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
Low Tide
8:41AM0.44m
8:59PM0.52m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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
2
Temp °C
9
10
11
10
13
14
12
16
19
14
17
17
14
11
11
10
14
14
10
12
12
Feels °C
7
8
9
7
11
12
10
13
17
10
14
13
11
7
9
6
11
11
8
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
7
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
Energy kJ
604
319
249
133
99
54
134
117
96
76
46
47
47
51
84
41
16
47
138
217
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
4
0.7
S
11
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
67
41
6
5
19
17
35
30
24
18
28
42
35
95
37
24
34
41
1
112
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
15
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
19
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
19
0.3
SE
11
0.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
8
4
19
7
17
64
7
7
29
2
21
3
6
13
3
34
19
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
NNE
2
0.3
NW
2
0.4
SW
3
1.6
SSW
7
0.3
NNE
2
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
2
1
1
3
238
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1
0
13
1
1
0
0
2
0
3
3
3
3
10
3
0
2
42
0
1
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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