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Vairao surf break

Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
28.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 12 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)777715121318161413131212111177151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16820015512710496215270881899659437304247157151111111144186131
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
20
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.23
11:18AM
0.25
11:11PM
0.25
11:46AM
0.27
11:40PM
0.27
12:12PM
0.28
12:07AM
0.29
12:36PM
0.30
12:34AM
0.31
1:00PM
0.30
1:01AM
0.32
1:23PM
0.31
1:27AM
0.33
1:46PM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
0.14
5:08AM
0.10
5:36PM
0.11
5:38AM
0.07
5:58PM
0.09
6:05AM
0.04
6:20PM
0.07
6:29AM
0.02
6:40PM
0.05
6:53AM
0.01
7:02PM
0.04
7:17AM
0.00
7:24PM
0.03
7:42AM
0.01
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--
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Rain (mm)
3424512211222324162125
Temp. °C272727272727272727272726272727272727272726
Feels °C (?)272727282828282826272626282727272726262626
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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.

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