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Surf Destination Guide

French-Polynesia

Good points

  • Tropical reef waves
  • Deep surf culture
  • Warm water sessions
  • Stunning island scenery

Watch outs

  • Sharp live reef
  • High trip costs
  • Remote logistics
  • Serious consequences

What to expect in Tahiti

Tahiti is a dream destination for surfers drawn to tropical scenery, deep Polynesian culture, and some of the most famous reef waves on the planet. It offers an unforgettable blend of beauty, power, and remoteness, but it is also a place where reef hazards, ocean energy, and travel costs demand respect and planning. For the right surfer, the reward is unmatched atmosphere and unforgettable sessions, but nearly every part of the trip asks for more commitment than an easy resort-style surf holiday.

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Essential informations

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Location & Access
Country
French-Polynesia
Nearest City
Papeete
Airport
Fa'a'ā International Airport

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Surf Spots

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Swipe spots

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Surf Forecast

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Seasonal conditions, month by month

Find out what conditions to expect during your trip and plan accordingly. This breakdown of typical surf, weather, and wind conditions by month can help you choose the best time to visit and know what gear to bring.

Selected month

Surf rating

5/5

Recommended level

Advanced, Pro

Water

27 °C

Sun /Rain

26 / 4 days

Surf
Water temp27 °C
Avg swell2.7 m
Consistency95 %
CrowdHigh
Weather
Min air23 °C
Max air29 °C
Rainy days4 / month
Sunny days26 / month
Wind
Wind force3
DirectionE
Consistency85 %

Season overview

Surf and temperature trends

Swell mSwell directionAir °CWater °CAverage surfGood surfPerfect season
30°15°0°°C3.01.50.0mJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Season overview

Wind, rain and sun trends

Wind consistency %DirectionRainy daysSunny daysForce 1Force 2Force 3Force 4Force 5
100%50%0%%31160daysJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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