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Motuau Island surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 09 Mar 2025 -10
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 Wednesday (Mar 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 12th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 12th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motuau Island over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 80 | 66 | 64 | 94 | 90 | 117 | 168 | 186 | 169 | 144 | 140 | 136 | 102 | 69 | 74 | 64 | 73 | 56 | 41 | 64 | 117 | 104 | 188 | 248 | 252 | 390 | 268 | 367 | 245 | 169 | 211 | 89 | 84 | 68 | 68 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:43AM 0.28 | 11:37PM 0.30 | 11:59AM 0.30 | 11:59PM 0.33 | 12:16PM 0.31 | 12:21AM 0.35 | 12:33PM 0.33 | 12:42AM 0.36 | 12:51PM 0.33 | 1:02AM 0.36 | 1:08PM 0.33 | 1:23AM 0.35 | 1:25PM 0.33 | 1:42AM 0.34 | 1:40PM 0.31 | 1:59AM 0.31 | 1:53PM 0.29 | 2:13AM 0.28 | 2:00PM 0.27 | 2:21AM 0.24 | 1:59PM 0.24 | 2:15AM 0.20 | 1:41PM 0.22 | 1:37AM 0.17 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:41PM 0.05 | 5:56AM 0.01 | 6:00PM 0.03 | 6:17AM -0.00 | 6:19PM 0.01 | 6:37AM -0.01 | 6:38PM 0.00 | 6:57AM 0.00 | 6:56PM -0.00 | 7:15AM 0.01 | 7:15PM 0.00 | 7:32AM 0.03 | 7:33PM 0.01 | 7:47AM 0.04 | 7:50PM 0.03 | 8:01AM 0.06 | 8:07PM 0.04 | 8:12AM 0.09 | 8:22PM 0.07 | 8:15AM 0.11 | 8:31PM 0.09 | 7:53AM 0.13 | 8:14PM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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