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Level 5/10

Parea

Huahine Iti, French Polynesia

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Parea is a more mellow reef break on southern Huahine Iti, offering an intermediate-friendly alternative to the intense Fare passes in the north. A right-hander that catches S-SW swells, it's popular with hotel guests and visiting surfers looking for quality waves without the heavy localism of Fare. Beautiful setting on the quieter half of Huahine.

Parea surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

2.3mSSW@15s

33km/h

2.3m@15s

33km/h

Wed4

Poor

2.6mSSW@14s

36km/h

2.6m@14s

36km/h

Thu5

Poor

2.9mS@13s

31km/h

2.9m@13s

31km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.2mS@12s

21km/h

2.2m@12s

21km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.9mS@15s

22km/h

1.9m@15s

22km/h

Sun8

Fair

2.2mS@12s

20km/h

2.2m@12s

20km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.9mSSE@10s

18km/h

1.9m@10s

18km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.6mSSE@10s

26km/h

1.6m@10s

26km/h

Wed11

Poor

2.1mSSE@11s

31km/h

2.1m@11s

31km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.8mS@15s

33km/h

1.8m@15s

33km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Best session: MorningAM 26 km/h · PM 38 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.2m)

Swell

2.3m

SSW(197°)

Score: 19/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

33km/h

SE(141°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

25°C

0.4mm78%

First light 4:55amSunrise 5:25amSunset 6:10pmLast light 6:40pm

Windswell

1.5m@5s

Secondary

1.6m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.3m @15s SSW in window

Wind33 km/h SE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 4:55–8:00am · risingStrike window: 11:30am–6:40pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid

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tidem

3:00am0.1m

10:00am0.2m

4:00pm0.1m

9:30pm0.2m

3:30am0.1m

10:00am0.2m

4:00pm0.1m

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4:10am0.1m

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4:15pm0.1m

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11:00am0.3m

5:00pm0.1m

10:30pm0.2m

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5:10pm0.1m

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11:50am0.3m

5:30pm0.1m

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12:00pm0.2m

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12:10pm0.2m

6:10pm0.1m

6:30am0.0m

12:50pm0.2m

6:30pm0.1m

6:50am0.0m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:00 am

Low · 0.12m

4:30 am

High · 0.13m

10:00 am

High · 0.20m

4:00 pm

Low · 0.11m

Times shown in spot-local time.+1 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score67/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊💨 Windswell-3

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score53/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score53

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Location & Conditions

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Wind33 km/h SE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (200°)
Direction range: 170° - 240°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.5m - 2m
Height multiplier: 1.03×
Ideal period: 13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NNE (20°)
Offshore range: 340° - 60°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Fly to Huahine (HUH) via Papeete/Tahiti (PPT, international entry), then ~30min south to Huahine Iti.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Parea?

Parea is a reef break in Huahine Iti, French Polynesia, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Parea?

Parea picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.5 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Parea?

A NNE wind is dead offshore at Parea, and anything from the NNW round to the ENE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Parea?

Parea is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Parea?

The most reliable run of swell at Parea comes May to Oct. May-Oct south swell season.

How cold is the water at Parea?

The water at Parea averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Parea good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Coral reef. Less intense than Fare. Less localism.

How do I get to Parea?

The nearest airport on our list is HUH, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Fly to Huahine (HUH) via Papeete/Tahiti (PPT, international entry), then ~30min south to Huahine Iti.