Tuamotu Island Surf Break
Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Tuamotu Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Tuamotu Island

Issued: 11 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
15.2° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 20s period, SSE swell with 3,586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Jun 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.2m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 10th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
4
4
3
3
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
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
13
2.1
S
7
1.9
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
16
2.2
SSE
19
1.9
SSE
18
1.6
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
33
20
12
12
32
17
15
29
24
614
389
272
172
53
428
800
2620
3513
2325
955
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
N
25
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
45
SSW
35
SSW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
30
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:03PM1.76m
9:23AM1.71m
9:52PM1.79m
10:11AM1.73m
10:42PM1.82m
10:56AM1.75m
11:29PM1.86m
11:41AM1.77m
00:12AM1.89m
12:27PM1.79m
00:53AM1.91m
1:14PM1.83m
1:34AM1.92m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.70m
3:26AM0.73m
3:33PM0.72m
4:14AM0.72m
4:22PM0.71m
5:02AM0.70m
5:08PM0.68m
5:49AM0.67m
5:51PM0.65m
6:33AM0.63m
6:34PM0.61m
7:16AM0.56m
7:19PM0.58m
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clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
5
2
Temp °C
15
19
16
20
20
16
17
17
14
12
12
9
13
16
14
12
12
13
15
14
12
Feels °C
12
17
14
17
17
13
13
13
11
4
4
6
10
12
8
3
5
7
13
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
E
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.5
SE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
16
2.2
SSE
19
1.9
SSE
18
1.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
49
33
20
12
12
32
17
10
29
24
7
389
272
172
17
149
800
2620
3513
2325
955
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
17
1.2
S
18
Energy kJ
28
25
20
9
8
8
7
7
9
11
4
2
8
25
48
78
394
973
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
5
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
1
2
2
8
3
3
15
8
2
7
8
8
7
53
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
SW
5
2.2
SSE
8
2.1
S
7
Energy kJ
1
5
1
13
614
428
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
3
Distance (km)
0
2
3
20
214
7
9
9
3
43
99
0
0
0
43
111
118
1
1
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
5
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
3
2
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
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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