Faaa tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 1:05 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 6:00–8:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 6.6 ft · 80 °F moderate · 12.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 15 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 25 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 2.0–3.1 ft Good day · 7/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:21 am–6:03 pm 12 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 9:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:15 pm
Today in Faaa 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 5:21 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 12 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (15 mph). Partly cloudy, 79 °F.
Fishing in Faaa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:46–2:46 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and 6.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 2:50 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, albacore, great barracuda and skipjack tuna. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Faaa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Faaa
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 6.7 ft waves every 12 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.7 ft
6.7 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Faaa has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings pleasant temperatures and water at 79 °F, though with light offshore wind and some waves.
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 Faaa
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- Plage Hokule'a 2.2 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Toaroto Beach 5.6 mi · S
- Showers
- Parking
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 Faaa
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Tides in Faaa
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. 2 h 14 min to high tide at 1:05 pm.
In Faaa 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 | 5:21 am · 6:03 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 12:46 am · 1:18 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:21 am · 6:03 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 · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:20 am · 6:04 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 2:55 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:20 am · 6:04 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 3:56 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:19 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 4:53 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:19 am · 6:05 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 5:45 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 6:33 am · 6:56 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), 2.7 mi from Faaa. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Faaa
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.3 ft
- Significant6.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 8.1 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south (moderate).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °F).
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 10:50 am (local time).
Surf in Faaa today
Surf today
Good- 2.3–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 6.5 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 4:59 am · sunrise 5:21 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 79.3 °F–80.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 897 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm also works, with a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Faaa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 6.4 ft swell at 11 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.4 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.0 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.3–80.6 °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 9:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind.
In Faaa 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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- Papeete Dock Fish seen: dusky farmerfish, Striated Surgeonfish, Abudefduf sexfasciatus, Lavender Tang 2.0 mi
- Sentier aquatique de Vaiava 7.1 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Epave Catalina 1.1 mi
- ACTIVISEAS 1.3 mi
- Top Dive Tahiti 1.3 mi
- La virgule 1.4 mi
- Vallée des requins 1.6 mi
- Aquarium 1.6 mi
- Papa Whisky 2.0 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 Faaa
Now in Faaa
- Low / high
- 72 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.19 in · 73%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 2.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain |
| Temperature | 72° | 73° | 73° | 77° | 80° | 78° | 75° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 ESE | 7 SE | 10 ESE | 13 ESE | 15 E | 15 E | 13 ESE | 12 ESE |
| Gusts | 20 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Waves | 6.9 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in |
- 12:00 pm 80° 15 E 6.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 15 E 6.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 13 ESE 6.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 12 ESE 6.1 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 11 ESE 5.8 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 12 ESE 5.6 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 14 ESE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 16 ESE 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 72 / 80 °F | 15 mph ESE | 6.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 78 °F | 17 mph ESE | 5.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 81 °F | 15 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 79 °F | 16 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 81 °F | 13 mph E | 4.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 81 °F | 11 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 80 °F | 13 mph ESE | 8.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 77 °F | 15 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 77 °F | 15 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 76 °F | 15 mph ESE | 5.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 77 °F | 15 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 78 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 78 °F | 15 mph ESE | 4.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 79 °F | 13 mph ESE | 4.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 73° / 78° 5.8 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 73° / 81° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 79° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 81° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 72° / 81° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 8.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 69° / 77° 7.5 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 today. 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, cooler than normal for late October (−3.5 °F; normal high: 83 °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 10:50 am (local time).
The sun in Faaa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:33 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 4:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (86° high)
- Daylight 12 h 42 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,723 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Faaa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:53–7:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:45–9:45 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 Faaa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Marina de Papeete 2.5 mi
- Yacht Club Tahiti 5.2 mi
- Daniel Leurre 0.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 450 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Faaa) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep100 ft
- 33 ft deep450 ft
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 31 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 450 ft and 66 ft at 0.8 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.
Tides near FaaaTides nearby
- Papeete2.9 mi
- Pirae4.0 mi
- Arue5.1 mi
- Punaauia5.1 mi
- Mahina8.4 mi
- Paea8.7 mi
- Teavaro12 mi
- Afareaitu12 mi
- Papao14 mi
- Paopao15 mi
Faaa at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,851 people. Coordinates: 17.559° S, 149.604° W.
- It is 2.9 mi southwest of Papeete, the main place in Îles du Vent. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Papeete.
- The nearest tide station, Papeete Harbor, is 2.7 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about FaaaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Faaa?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Faaa?
At 5:21 am. First light comes at 4:32 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 6:53–7:53 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 8:45–9:45 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Faaa?
Light rain, from 72 °F to 80 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (15 mph) and a 73% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Faaa?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.6 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the south. The water is 80.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Faaa?
The best time to visit Faaa is from June to September: highs of 81 °F to 82 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 5 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).