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Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) this week:
The surf forecast for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 16) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 14th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 14th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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Energy (?) | 144 | 140 | 138 | 102 | 101 | 67 | 64 | 51 | 45 | 49 | 64 | 117 | 104 | 98 | 93 | 255 | 312 | 211 | 258 | 245 | 171 | 167 | 125 | 85 | 83 | 60 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 69 | 140 | 129 | 122 | 106 | 104 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 12:49PM 0.20 | 11:43PM 0.17 | 11:32AM 0.21 | 10:49PM 0.20 | 11:13AM 0.24 | 10:55PM 0.24 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 6:13AM 0.13 | 6:25PM 0.13 | 5:16AM 0.11 | 5:33PM 0.12 | 5:07AM 0.08 | 5:19PM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. |
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Information about the Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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 (Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure)) 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 Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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.
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