Vairao surf break

Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 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
28.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Mar 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 12th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 14th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
0
0
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)161514141417151515141313131212111111211919
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4415844763233629581434198118221548119210578475895033132351844638461323
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
0.20
11:26AM
0.24
11:01PM
0.24
11:26AM
0.26
11:15PM
0.28
11:36AM
0.29
11:33PM
0.32
11:52AM
0.32
11:54PM
0.35
12:09PM
0.34
12:16AM
0.38
12:28PM
0.35
12:40AM
0.39
12:48PM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:15AM
0.09
5:27PM
0.10
5:22AM
0.06
5:30PM
0.08
5:35AM
0.04
5:39PM
0.05
5:51AM
0.02
5:53PM
0.03
6:09AM
0.01
6:10PM
0.01
6:30AM
0.00
6:30PM
0.00
6:52AM
0.01
6:53PM
-0.01
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:00-
Sunset--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08
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Rain (mm)
3-----1--21-441243624
Temp. °C272727282727272727272727272727272727272727
Feels °C (?)272829302829292929282828272727262627272828
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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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