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Vaiaau surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vaiaau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vaiaau sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaiaau this week:
The surf forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vaiaau in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | |
1811 | 2164 | 1413 | 2358 | 2281 | 793 | 2127 | 2129 | 1740 | 1795 | 1358 | 720 | 887 | 700 | 679 | 700 | 1065 | 1208 | 1081 | 1063 | 692 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 11:42AM0.25m | 00:24AM0.20m | 12:15PM0.25m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:51PM0.24m | 1:19AM0.17m | 1:29PM0.23m | 1:45AM0.16m | 2:10PM0.21m | 2:10AM0.15m | 2:59PM0.18m | 2:24AM0.14m | 6:56PM0.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.00m | 6:05AM0.05m | 6:55PM0.01m | 6:32AM0.05m | 7:31PM0.03m | 7:01AM0.05m | 8:11PM0.06m | 7:33AM0.07m | 8:56PM0.09m | 8:12AM0.08m | 10:09PM0.12m | 9:10AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 |
 kJ | 1811 | 2164 | 1413 | 2358 | 2281 | 793 | 2127 | 2129 | 1740 | 1795 | 1358 | 431 | 887 | 700 | 679 | 700 | 1065 | 1208 | 1081 | 1063 | 692 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NNE 8 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 17 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 374 | 6 | 213 | 203 | 137 | 675 | 43 | 43 | 127 | 181 | 527 | 720 | 192 | 111 | 88 | 84 | 51 | 21 | 28 | 55 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNW 10 | SE 12 | NNW 15 | NNE 9 | SW 21 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 18 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 281 | 43 | 16 | 108 | 16 | 15 | 178 | 25 | 65 | 347 | 52 | 61 | 73 | 32 | 50 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 77 | 1095 | 162 | — | 178 | 634 | 418 | 311 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 50 | — | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2461 | 2461 | 2257 | 3313 | 2065 | 2257 | 2065 | 2065 | 2065 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
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Information about the Vaiaau Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vaiaau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vaiaau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vaiaau 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 (Vaiaau) 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 Vaiaau 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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