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Vairao surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 -10
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 (Sep 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1053 | 2314 | 2650 | 2232 | 1918 | 1236 | 841 | 585 | 390 | 451 | 610 | 569 | 572 | 529 | 464 | 453 | 331 | 323 | 289 | 512 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:40AM 0.28 | 11:13PM 0.29 | 11:08AM 0.32 | 11:32PM 0.31 | 11:34AM 0.35 | 11:51PM 0.33 | 11:58AM 0.37 | 12:11AM 0.34 | 12:21PM 0.38 | 12:30AM 0.35 | 12:43PM 0.38 | 12:49AM 0.35 | 1:05PM 0.37 | 1:07AM 0.34 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:05PM 0.04 | 5:11AM 0.06 | 5:29PM 0.02 | 5:32AM 0.03 | 5:53PM 0.00 | 5:54AM 0.01 | 6:15PM 0.00 | 6:16AM 0.00 | 6:36PM 0.01 | 6:36AM 0.00 | 6:56PM 0.02 | 6:57AM 0.01 | 7:14PM 0.03 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
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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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