Tuamotu Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.05° E

Tuamotu Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuamotu Island sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.2° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 5th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 7th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 5th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
11
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SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
E
7
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ENE
8
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8
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8
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8
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SSE
18
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ENE
7
0.4
SSE
14
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SSE
13
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ENE
6
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
0.9
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
233
148
98
56
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32
73
116
119
90
63
41
103
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93
72
47
58
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
E
15
NNW
10
NNE
30
NE
15
NNW
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
W
10
SW
25
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20
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20
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10
SW
5
SSE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
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ENE
10
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High Tide
1:40PM1.90m
2:04AM1.78m
2:41PM1.88m
3:17AM1.77m
3:50PM1.88m
4:34AM1.80m
5:00PM1.91m
5:34AM1.86m
5:55PM1.95m
6:22AM1.91m
6:40PM1.98m
7:05AM1.95m
7:20PM1.97m
Low Tide
7:24AM0.57m
8:00PM0.66m
8:23AM0.60m
9:06PM0.66m
9:30AM0.61m
10:14PM0.62m
10:40AM0.58m
11:15PM0.57m
11:38AM0.53m
00:08AM0.50m
12:26PM0.48m
00:53AM0.45m
1:10PM0.46m
1:34AM0.43m
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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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