Tuamotu Island surf break

Tuamotu Island surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 NZST
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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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuamotu Island in the next 16 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 8th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, gales from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
0
0
4
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ENE
1.5
E
2.5
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
2
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
3.5
ENE
2.5
E
4
E
3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)8881181091010101010101212121112121011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56027793112077057166726282712283183384799263283177636683050407345317
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
5
SE
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
45
NE
65
NE
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:20AM
1.79
9:49PM
1.82
10:07AM
1.74
10:34PM
1.78
10:55AM
1.71
11:22PM
1.76
11:44AM
1.68
12:11AM
1.75
12:33PM
1.67
1:02AM
1.76
1:27PM
1.67
1:55AM
1.78
2:25PM
1.70
2:51AM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
0.60
4:05AM
0.65
4:22PM
0.68
4:53AM
0.69
5:12PM
0.74
5:44AM
0.72
6:02PM
0.78
6:37AM
0.74
6:52PM
0.80
7:31AM
0.75
7:44PM
0.78
8:25AM
0.73
8:38PM
0.73
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43-
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
112---2----1--44181---
Temp. °C171717212118182018181817181819202223191916
Feels °C (?)131313181917182117191818161616141319161512
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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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