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Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vairao this week:
The surf forecast for Vairao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 1291 | 956 | 732 | 874 | 2289 | 1589 | 1199 | 763 | 594 | 439 | 249 | 278 | 230 | 263 | 445 | 538 | 663 | 509 | 486 | 2001 | 3839 | 3199 | 2515 | 1449 | 1564 | 1739 | 1807 | 1465 | 1359 | 1710 | 1864 | 1822 | 1250 | 1832 | 1622 | 1301 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM 0.29 | 2:53AM 0.24 | 2:49PM 0.26 | 3:59AM 0.19 | 4:16PM 0.22 | 8:11AM 0.19 | 8:00PM 0.22 | 9:20AM 0.21 | 9:15PM 0.25 | 9:53AM 0.24 | 9:57PM 0.28 | 10:19AM 0.27 | 10:28PM 0.31 | 10:43AM 0.29 | 10:55PM 0.33 | 11:06AM 0.30 | 11:21PM 0.34 | 11:28AM 0.31 | 11:46PM 0.34 | 11:50AM 0.32 | 12:12AM 0.33 | 12:14PM 0.32 | 12:37AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:10AM 0.09 | 8:49PM 0.07 | 8:45AM 0.12 | 9:50PM 0.11 | 9:38AM 0.15 | 12:26AM 0.13 | 1:29PM 0.16 | 3:09AM 0.11 | 3:13PM 0.13 | 3:54AM 0.09 | 3:53PM 0.10 | 4:25AM 0.08 | 4:24PM 0.08 | 4:52AM 0.07 | 4:50PM 0.06 | 5:16AM 0.06 | 5:15PM 0.05 | 5:38AM 0.06 | 5:39PM 0.04 | 6:00AM 0.06 | 6:03PM 0.03 | 6:21AM 0.06 | 6:28PM 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | 4 |
Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.