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Tuamotu Island surf break

Tuamotu Island surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
20.8° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuamotu Island this week:

The surf forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuamotu Island in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 14th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 14th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
1
NE
0.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.8
S
2.2
S
1.8
SSE
2.5
SSE
3
SSE
2.2
SE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SE
Period(s) (?)111010999131371366789910109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10156633332223560915552127320563500951149886913761205616
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
N
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
SE
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:00AM
1.80
3:09PM
1.78
3:41AM
1.76
3:55PM
1.71
4:26AM
1.72
4:47PM
1.66
5:20AM
1.70
5:46PM
1.65
6:26AM
1.71
6:44PM
1.67
7:26AM
1.75
7:38PM
1.72
8:14AM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
0.75
9:31PM
0.67
9:57AM
0.78
10:15PM
0.71
10:46AM
0.81
11:06PM
0.74
11:42AM
0.82
12:02AM
0.74
12:44PM
0.82
12:57AM
0.72
1:42PM
0.79
1:47AM
0.68
2:31PM
0.75
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--8:34--8:34--8:32--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:31
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rain showers
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clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202528222525192324191717161617161717151618
Feels °C (?)202426212524182324181413131112111111101213
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Tuamotu Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 8 km (5 miles) away.

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