Afareaitu tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 1:05 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 7.4 ft · 80 °F moderate · 11.9 s from the south
- Wind · air 7 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 2.7–4.2 ft Good day · 6/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:22 am–6:04 pm 12 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 9:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:16 pm
Today in Afareaitu there are high tides at 12:42 am (0.7 ft) and 1:05 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:49 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:05 pm. The sun rises at 5:22 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 12 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:47 am to 2:47 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 79 °F.
Fishing in Afareaitu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:19–3:19 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and 7.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, albacore, skipjack tuna and great barracuda. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Afareaitu, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Afareaitu
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.6 ft waves every 12 s; high rip current risk
- UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 7.6 ft
7.6 ft waves every 12 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Afareaitu has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Afareaitu
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- Plage de Malibu 0.9 mi · NE
- To’atea / Temae Beach 3.9 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Ta'ahiamanu beach 6.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ta’ahiamanu 6.1 mi · NW
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Afareaitu
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Tides in Afareaitu
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:42 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:05 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:49 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 12 min to high tide at 1:05 pm.
In Afareaitu the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on April 1 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on September 11 (-0.3 ft).
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:22 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 90% | Major periods 12:47 am · 1:19 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:22 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:11 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:21 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 81% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:21 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:40 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:28 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 72% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:21 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:42 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:07 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 61% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:20 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:40 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:12 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:20 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:05 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 38% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:19 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:52 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 0.4 ft | — | 28% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Papeete Harbor station (NOAA), 14 mi from Afareaitu. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Afareaitu
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.7 ft
- Significant7.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 9.6 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:52 am (local time).
Surf in Afareaitu today
Surf today
Very good- 4.2–6.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 7.1 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest, average
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:00 am · sunrise 5:22 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 79.0 °F–80.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1,149 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 6:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 7:00 am to 11:00 am also works, with a good size.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Afareaitu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 6.8 ft swell at 11 s from the south: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.9 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.0–80.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 9:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
In Afareaitu the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Moorea Baie de Cook Channel Entrance Fish seen: Pycnochromis iomelas, Striated Surgeonfish, Stegastes lacrymatus, Yellowtail Dascyllus 5.4 mi
- Moorea Mooring Bommie Fish seen: Pycnochromis iomelas, Striated Surgeonfish, Pycnochromis margaritifer, Lavender Tang 6.0 mi
- Passe Tareu Moorea Fish seen: Pycnochromis iomelas, Stegastes fasciolatus, Striated Surgeonfish, Yellowtail Dascyllus 8.5 mi
- Tiki, Moorea Fish seen: Pycnochromis vanderbilti, Pycnochromis acares, Pycnochromis margaritifer, Striated Surgeonfish 9.9 mi
- Kearsaint 6.7 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Moorea Blue Diving 3.3 mi
- IA ORA Diving 3.7 mi
- Moorea Dark Waters 4.7 mi
- Scubapiti Moorea 7.1 mi
- NEMO'Z Diving 8.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Afareaitu
Now in Afareaitu
- Low / high
- 76 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 13 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 77° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 1 W | 6 ENE | 8 E | 7 E | 8 ENE | 9 ENE | 10 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Waves | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.6 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.3 ft | 7.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in |
- 12:00 pm 79° 7 E 7.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 8 ENE 7.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 9 ENE 7.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 10 ENE 7.0 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 6 E 6.8 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 5 E 6.6 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 9 E 6.4 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 10 ENE 6.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 80 °F | 11 mph ENE | 7.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 79 °F | 10 mph E | 6.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 79 °F | 10 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 78 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 78 °F | 6 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 78 °F | 19 mph SSE | 7.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 77 °F | 17 mph SSE | 9.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 76 °F | 9 mph SSE | 8.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 77 °F | 8 mph SE | 6.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 77 °F | 7 mph E | 6.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 77 °F | 4 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 78 °F | 6 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 78 °F | 10 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 78 °F | 6 mph SE | 4.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 76° / 79° 6.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 77° / 79° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 77° / 78° 4.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 78° 4.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 78° 7.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 9.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 76° 8.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, a bit drier and a cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (81 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:52 am (local time).
The sun in Afareaitu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:33 am
- Full dark 6:53 pm
- Civil dawn 5:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:43 am (86° high)
- Daylight 12 h 42 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,711 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Afareaitu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:47–2:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:54–7:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:46–9:46 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Afareaitu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep450 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deep0.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.45 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Moorea lighthouse 2.0 mi north
- Light
- Red light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s · Iso R 4s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Pointe Paroa (4.3 mi southwest), Pointe Aroa (5.3 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AfareaituTides nearby
- Paopao3.3 mi
- Teavaro3.6 mi
- Haapiti5.7 mi
- Papetoai7.1 mi
- Faaa12 mi
- Punaauia13 mi
- Papeete14 mi
- Pirae15 mi
- Paea16 mi
- Arue16 mi
Afareaitu at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,213 people. Coordinates: 17.550° S, 149.783° W.
- It is 14 mi west of Papeete, the main place in Îles du Vent. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Papeete.
- The nearest tide station, Papeete Harbor, is 14 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about AfareaituQuestions
What time is sunset today in Afareaitu?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Afareaitu?
At 5:22 am. First light comes at 4:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:47–2:47 am, Minor 6:54–7:54 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 8:46–9:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Afareaitu?
Heavy drizzle, from 76 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the east (7 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Afareaitu?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.4 ft waves with a period of 11.9 s from the south. The water is 79.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Afareaitu?
The best time to visit Afareaitu is from June to September: highs of 79 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 4 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Papeete Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).