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Tuamotu Island surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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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
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuamotu Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 609 | 599 | 505 | 394 | 254 | 167 | 165 | 134 | 124 | 706 | 1002 | 734 | 553 | 487 | 434 | 377 | 351 | 379 | 290 | 149 | 93 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:15AM 1.84 | 3:59PM 1.74 | 4:31AM 1.85 | 5:13PM 1.79 | 5:37AM 1.90 | 6:06PM 1.86 | 6:26AM 1.94 | 6:50PM 1.90 | 7:07AM 1.96 | 7:31PM 1.93 | 7:44AM 1.96 | 8:10PM 1.94 | 8:20AM 1.93 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM 0.69 | 10:08PM 0.63 | 10:50AM 0.65 | 11:17PM 0.59 | 11:49AM 0.59 | 12:09AM 0.53 | 12:38PM 0.53 | 12:54AM 0.49 | 1:21PM 0.48 | 1:35AM 0.48 | 1:59PM 0.46 | 2:15AM 0.49 | 2:36PM 0.45 | |||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | |
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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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