Vairao surf break

Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 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)

Vairao surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 30th May)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 30th May)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
3
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1538
1187
2378
3139
3594
4543
6711
6775
5523
4116
3455
2682
1927
1647
1143
814
734
1266
1404
1377
991
Wind (km/h)
30
N
20
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
10
W
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:29AM0.30m
11:55PM0.31m
11:57AM0.30m
00:25AM0.30m
12:25PM0.30m
00:55AM0.29m
12:54PM0.29m
1:26AM0.28m
1:25PM0.28m
1:57AM0.26m
1:58PM0.27m
2:30AM0.24m
2:33PM0.26m
3:05AM0.23m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.05m
6:07AM0.07m
6:18PM0.04m
6:33AM0.07m
6:48PM0.03m
6:59AM0.07m
7:18PM0.04m
7:27AM0.07m
7:49PM0.04m
7:56AM0.08m
8:22PM0.06m
8:28AM0.09m
8:59PM0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
1
1
2
6
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
27
26
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
29
28
29
30
26
20
19
19
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
Energy kJ
1538
1187
2378
3139
3594
4543
6711
6775
5523
4116
3455
2682
1927
1647
1143
814
734
1266
1404
1377
991
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
S
20
0.8
S
18
1
S
16
1
S
15
Energy kJ
26
46
39
45
47
55
28
17
26
37
40
29
25
25
16
18
18
121
399
526
465
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
E
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
W
7
0.2
WSW
21
0.5
S
9
0.3
N
15
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
16
28
26
19
38
44
17
44
38
39
41
26
12
14
23
21
9
8
10
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.6
N
4
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
48
12
200
240
192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
1
4
4
4
3
1
3
1
Distance (km)
1158
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
2649
2649
2649
2649
33
1168
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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