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Temae

Moorea, French Polynesia
🪸Sharp reef🦈Sharks⚠️Shallow

Temae is Moorea's most challenging wave—a fierce right-hander breaking over shallow reef in one of the world's most beautiful settings. When south swells wrap around Tahiti's sister island, Temae transforms into a powerful, hollow wave that demands commitment and skill. The paddle out from Temae Beach is straightforward, but the wave itself is not—shallow reef, fire coral, and resident sharks add consequence to every session. For experienced surfers willing to handle the intensity, Temae offers world-class barrels in a tropical paradise setting that feels like surfing inside a postcard.

3-Day Forecast
Today
15
78
Good
1.7m
@15s
8km/h
Mon
16
73
Good
1.3m
@13s
6km/h
Tue
17
64
Fair
0.9m
@12s
4km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.7m
SSW(196°)
Score: 25/25
Period
15s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
8km/h
E(81°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
28°C
0.0mm36%
Secondary Swell
0.3mNNE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

5:52 am
Low tide - -0.11m
12:00 pm
High tide - 0.13m
5:47 pm
Low tide - -0.11m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

78
Good
Components
Swell Direction15/25
Swell Size25/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score78/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score78

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Direction range
150° - 210°
Size range
0.8m - 2m
Ideal size
1.7m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (225°)
Offshore range
190° - 260°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m
Danger below
0.3m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: 15-20 min paddle or short boat ride from Temae Beach.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Autumn/Winter best. April often cleanest.

Getting There

Airport
MOZ
Drive time
10 min
Boat required
$50
Data quality
verified

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