Punaauia 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 · 12.1 s from the south
- Wind · air 12 mph · 85 °F from the ESE, gusts 27 · drizzle
- Surf today 4.8–7.4 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 1:00–5:00 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 Punaauia 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 7.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph). Drizzle, 85 °F.
Fishing in Punaauia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:18–3:18 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and 7.3 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, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, albacore, great barracuda and skipjack tuna. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Punaauia, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Punaauia
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Rain (0.14 in)
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.6 ft waves every 13 s; high rip current risk
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 13 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 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Punaauia 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 Punaauia
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- Toaroto Beach 0.8 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
- Plage Publique Vaiava 1.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Mahana Park 2.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Plage publique de Rohotu 5.1 mi · S
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Punaauia
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Tides in Punaauia
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 11 min to high tide at 1:05 pm.
In Punaauia 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 · 6:04 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 · 2:23 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), 7.0 mi from Punaauia. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Punaauia
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
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 9.4 ft with a period of 11 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 colder than normal for late October (−1.0 °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 11:53 am (local time).
Surf in Punaauia today
Surf today
Very good- 4.8–7.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- Big surf (7.4 ft): for experienced surfers
- 6.8 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest, average
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- 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 79.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 973 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with big surf.
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 Punaauia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 7.0 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
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 79.2 °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 light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
In Punaauia 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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- Sentier aquatique de Vaiava 1.9 mi
- Papeete Dock Fish seen: dusky farmerfish, Striated Surgeonfish, Abudefduf sexfasciatus, Lavender Tang 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.1 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Plateau aux tortues 1.2 mi
- La source 1.3 mi
- Temaruata 1.4 mi
- Faille St Etienne 1.7 mi
- Tombant St Etienne 1.8 mi
- Tahiti nui diving center 2.4 mi
- Dive and Sea 2.4 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 Punaauia
Now in Punaauia
- Low / high
- 73 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 66%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 2.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 73° | 73° | 75° | 82° | 85° | 81° | 78° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 E | 6 E | 7 E | 9 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 ESE | 10 ESE | 8 E |
| Gusts | 17 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| Waves | 7.8 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.6 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.3 ft | 7.1 ft | 6.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 pm 85° 12 ESE 7.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 11 ESE 7.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 10 ESE 7.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 8 E 6.9 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 7 E 6.7 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 7 E 6.4 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 8 E 6.2 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 11 E 6.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 85 °F | 12 mph ESE | 7.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 83 °F | 12 mph E | 6.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 85 °F | 17 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 84 °F | 16 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 13 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 79 °F | 17 mph SE | 6.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 78 °F | 18 mph ESE | 9.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 77 °F | 18 mph ESE | 8.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 79 °F | 17 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 77 °F | 16 mph ESE | 7.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 78 °F | 16 mph ESE | 8.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 78 °F | 11 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 83 °F | 14 mph ESE | 7.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 80 °F | 16 mph ESE | 7.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Rain 74° / 83° 6.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 74° / 85° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 85° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 73° / 79° 6.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 78° 9.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 70° / 77° 8.6 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °F; normal high: 82 °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 11:53 am (local time).
The sun in Punaauia
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 Punaauia
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 Punaauia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Marina de Papeete 6.7 mi
- Yacht Club Tahiti 8.7 mi
- Pahiarepo 7.2 mi
- Daniel Leurre 5.5 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Punaauia) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 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 PunaauiaTides nearby
- Paea3.6 mi
- Faaa5.1 mi
- Papeete7.1 mi
- Pirae7.8 mi
- Arue8.5 mi
- Papao8.7 mi
- Mahina11 mi
- Afareaitu13 mi
- Teavaro14 mi
- Otutara16 mi
Punaauia at a glance
- Town or city of about 25,750 people. Coordinates: 17.633° S, 149.600° W.
- It is 7.1 mi south 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 7.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about PunaauiaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Punaauia?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Punaauia?
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 Punaauia?
Drizzle, from 73 °F to 85 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Punaauia?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.4 ft waves with a period of 12.1 s from the south. The water is 79.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Punaauia?
The best time to visit Punaauia is from June to September: highs of 81 °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).