Vairao surf break

Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 24 May 2026 -10
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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
28.2° 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 Monday (May 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 26th May)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
3
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
6
6
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
12
1.1
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
21
2.5
SSW
19
3
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
19
3
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
339
1737
937
862
1173
4700
6283
6444
4493
3309
2102
1393
1061
2462
3465
3594
3504
2977
6341
6058
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SSE
20
SE
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:14AM0.25m
9:37PM0.29m
9:55AM0.27m
10:18PM0.31m
10:29AM0.28m
10:53PM0.32m
11:00AM0.30m
11:24PM0.32m
11:29AM0.30m
11:55PM0.31m
11:57AM0.30m
00:25AM0.30m
12:25PM0.30m
00:55AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.11m
4:06AM0.10m
4:06PM0.09m
4:42AM0.09m
4:44PM0.07m
5:12AM0.08m
5:17PM0.06m
5:40AM0.08m
5:48PM0.05m
6:07AM0.07m
6:18PM0.04m
6:33AM0.07m
6:48PM0.03m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
28
29
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
29
29
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
12
1.1
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
19
3
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
3
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
432
339
1737
937
627
679
4700
6283
6444
4493
3309
2102
1393
1061
2462
3465
3594
3504
1887
6341
6058
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
8
0.9
SW
7
0.6
SSE
9
1.2
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
NE
10
0.1
W
21
0.4
NNE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
N
15
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
2.1
SSW
19
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
122
89
56
588
862
1173
478
82
90
9
29
3
4
117
74
67
67
72
2977
54
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
E
7
0.6
S
18
0.5
E
7
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
SE
8
0.6
E
8
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SE
8
0.1
N
16
0.1
W
20
0.1
N
14
0.1
SE
9
0.3
N
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
7
0.7
E
7
0.3
N
16
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
18
78
28
227
28
269
18
48
19
11
5
8
4
3
15
35
23
52
48
70
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
40
40
45
51
73
105
84
129
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
4
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
Distance (km)
13
25
37
220
64
64
220
28
255
255
1168
0
39
0
0
0
0
28
28
220
220
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
7
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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