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Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vairao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vairao sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vairao this week:
The surf forecast for Vairao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | |
834 | 788 | 1650 | 2075 | 1475 | 1374 | 2475 | 1893 | 2454 | 2202 | 1610 | 2027 | 1261 | 1512 | 986 | 823 | 735 | 947 | 1106 | 679 | 1095 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:07AM0.33m | 1:04PM0.33m | 1:47AM0.30m | 1:45PM0.31m | 2:31AM0.26m | 2:32PM0.29m | 3:25AM0.23m | 3:36PM0.26m | 4:47AM0.21m | 5:22PM0.24m | 6:50AM0.21m | 7:24PM0.25m | 8:19AM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM0.01m | 7:10AM0.06m | 7:35PM0.02m | 7:47AM0.08m | 8:22PM0.04m | 8:28AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.11m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:32AM0.13m | 00:15AM0.12m | 12:26PM0.14m | 2:13AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:29 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 834 | 481 | 1650 | 2075 | 1475 | 1374 | 2475 | 901 | 2454 | 2202 | 1610 | 2027 | 1261 | 1512 | 986 | 823 | 735 | 947 | 1106 | 679 | 1095 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 502 | 788 | 486 | 416 | 319 | 197 | 197 | 76 | 73 | 41 | 528 | 268 | 199 | 20 | 250 | 183 | 134 | 101 | 101 | 132 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | S 16 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 826 | 494 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 47 | 107 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 13 | 811 | 16 | 19 | 37 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 513 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | 47 | 69 | 399 | 263 | — | 1893 | 220 | 248 | 242 | — | — | 213 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 33 | 2649 | 2649 | 2649 | 3533 | 3479 | 2500 | 2312 | 2307 | 39 | 208 | 13 | 0 | 64 | 220 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Vairao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vairao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vairao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vairao 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 (Vairao) 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 Vairao 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.
Vairao is 36 km (22 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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