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Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Vairao surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,791 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vairao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | |
2010 | 1647 | 1332 | 915 | 745 | 1100 | 1250 | 1250 | 1259 | 2390 | 3063 | 3791 | 1331 | 1074 | 1294 | 865 | 543 | 477 | 263 | 760 | 1301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:25PM0.28m | 1:57AM0.26m | 1:58PM0.27m | 2:30AM0.24m | 2:33PM0.26m | 3:05AM0.23m | 3:15PM0.25m | 3:49AM0.22m | 4:12PM0.24m | 4:53AM0.21m | 5:40PM0.23m | 6:33AM0.21m | 7:22PM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.04m | 7:56AM0.08m | 8:22PM0.06m | 8:28AM0.09m | 8:59PM0.08m | 9:04AM0.10m | 9:42PM0.10m | 9:48AM0.12m | 10:38PM0.13m | 10:46AM0.14m | 11:58PM0.14m | 12:09PM0.14m | 1:42AM0.15m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
— | — | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 |
2010 | 1647 | 1332 | 915 | 745 | 1100 | 1250 | 1250 | 1259 | 868 | 3063 | 3791 | 1331 | 1074 | 1294 | 865 | 543 | 477 | 214 | 760 | 1301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | S 21 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 |
17 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 104 | 269 | 257 | 2390 | 586 | 266 | 617 | 449 | 22 | 23 | 115 | 34 | 263 | 155 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 24 | S 15 | SSW 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | E 7 | N 9 | NNE 8 | SW 11 |
4 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 390 | 434 | 539 | 98 | 90 | 56 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
32 | 47 | 7 | 230 | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 202 | 269 | 213 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 208 | 57 | 2649 | 3447 | 25 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 13 | 57 | 2649 | 28 | 260 | 255 | 1168 | 1168 | 2610 | 2307 | 2307 | 220 |
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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.











