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Motuau Island surf Forecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 -10
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Motuau Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motuau Island sea temperature is 29.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 28.7 °C max: 29.6 °C min: 27.6 °C)
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Motuau Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motuau Island sea temperature is 29.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 28.7 °C max: 29.6 °C min: 27.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motuau Island this week:

The surf forecast for Motuau Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motuau Island in the next 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.3
NNE
0.7
E
0.7
E
1
E
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
1.4
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)151514131310912129999898912128764991212111111677777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)21520916987857566484849474530282524250013473940141610198119119117132222254303269236
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
10
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
30
E
25
E
35
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.26
1:54PM
0.26
2:19AM
0.22
1:53PM
0.23
2:14AM
0.19
1:28PM
0.21
12:55AM
0.16
11:47AM
0.20
10:23PM
0.18
10:56AM
0.23
10:29PM
0.23
10:59AM
0.26
10:49PM
0.28
11:14AM
0.29
11:14PM
0.33
11:34AM
0.31
11:41PM
0.37
11:55AM
0.33
12:09AM
0.39
12:19PM
0.35
12:38AM
0.39
12:43PM
0.35
1:07AM
0.38
1:07PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
0.05
8:09AM
0.09
8:23PM
0.07
8:09AM
0.12
8:32PM
0.10
7:15AM
0.14
7:36PM
0.13
5:17AM
0.13
5:36PM
0.14
4:46AM
0.10
4:59PM
0.11
4:52AM
0.06
4:59PM
0.08
5:10AM
0.03
5:12PM
0.05
5:34AM
0.01
5:33PM
0.02
5:59AM
0.00
5:58PM
0.00
6:25AM
0.00
6:25PM
-0.01
6:52AM
0.01
6:54PM
-0.01
7:18AM
0.03
7:24PM
-0.00
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52
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Rain (mm)
1---1----31-------------212--1151---
Temp. °C282728282828282828282728282727272728282728282828282828282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)282426272626252627262527262626262729282830302828282728292828292828292828

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Motuau Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Motuau Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motuau Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motuau Island 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 (Motuau Island) 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 Motuau Island 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Motuau Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 15 km (9 miles) away and Punaauia, 21 km (13 miles) away.

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