Faanui tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 5:43 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm fair day · 3/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 8.0 ft · 80 °F moderate · 11.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 19 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 1.5–2.4 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 5:31 am–6:10 pm 12 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 9:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:21 pm
Today in Faanui there is high tide at 12:25 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 5:48 am and 5:43 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:43 pm. The sun rises at 5:31 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 12 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:55 am to 2:55 am and from 1:27 pm to 3:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 8.0 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east (19 mph). Light drizzle, 79 °F.
Fishing in Faanui today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:27–3:27 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), fresh offshore wind (19 mph) and 8.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with a major period, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period, though with moderate wind and rough seas. Also worth a try from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise, though with moderate wind and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, bluefin trevally, dogtooth tuna and rainbow runner. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Faanui, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Faanui
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 8.5 ft waves every 12 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 8.5 ft
8.5 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 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Faanui 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 Faanui
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- Matira Beach 3.5 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
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Webcams near Faanui
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Tides in Faanui
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:48 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:25 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 5:43 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 19 min to low tide at 5:43 pm.
In Faanui the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 March 19 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on September 22 (0.1 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
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 | 5:31 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:48 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:43 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 90% | Major periods 12:55 am · 1:27 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:31 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 12:03 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:02 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 5:53 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 81% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:30 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 12:23 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:21 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:57 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:08 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 72% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:30 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:22 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 61% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:29 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:56 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:29 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:20 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:38 pm · 0.5 ft | 38% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:28 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:16 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 4:44 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 0.6 ft | — | 28% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Huahine station (TICON-4), 50 mi from Faanui. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Faanui
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.0 ft
- Significant8.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest16 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 16 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 16 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 9.8 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 colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 3:18 pm (local time).
Surf in Faanui today
Surf today
Fair- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 7.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average; this coast faces away from it
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 5:09 am · sunrise 5:31 am · sunset 6:10 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 79.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1,337 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:09 am to 9:00 am, has 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 Faanui today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 7.2 ft swell at 11 s from the south: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, 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 9.4 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 9:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the sun high, though with a big swell, fresh wind and current.
In Faanui 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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- Fafapiti 1.2 mi
- Station de nettoyage des raies Manta 1.6 mi
- Tapu Canyon 2.9 mi
- Bora Bora Airport Fish seen: Pycnochromis acares, Pycnochromis iomelas, Pseudanthias olivaceus, Feminine Wrasse 3.5 mi
- Motu Pahi (Bora Bora) Fish seen: Pycnochromis acares, Scott's wrasse, Lavender Tang, Pycnochromis iomelas 3.8 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- TopDive 1.3 mi
- Snorkeling raie manta 2.0 mi
- Shark & Ray Snorkeling Safari 2.5 mi
- Diveasy Bora Bora 2.7 mi
- Bora Bora Freediving & Yoga 2.8 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 Faanui
Now in Faanui
- Low / high
- 77 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 65%
- Clouds
- 86%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 ESE | 17 SE | 17 SE | 17 ESE | 19 E | 19 E | 20 ESE | 21 ESE |
| Gusts | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| Waves | 8.9 ft | 8.9 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.3 ft | 8.1 ft | 8.0 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in |
- 3:00 pm 79° 19 E 8.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 20 ESE 7.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 21 ESE 7.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 21 E 7.7 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 22 ESE 7.5 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 23 E 7.3 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 21 E 7.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 20 E 6.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 79 °F | 21 mph ESE | 9.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 80 °F | 23 mph E | 7.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 79 °F | 23 mph E | 6.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 80 °F | 19 mph ESE | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 80 °F | 16 mph ESE | 5.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 79 °F | 24 mph SE | 7.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 79 °F | 24 mph SE | 9.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 78 °F | 23 mph SE | 9.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 78 °F | 20 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 80 °F | 19 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 78 °F | 21 mph ESE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 79 °F | 21 mph ESE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 79 °F | 21 mph ESE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 79 °F | 19 mph ESE | — |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 80° 7.7 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 78° / 79° 6.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 80° 5.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 80° 5.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 76° / 79° 7.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 79° 9.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 78° 9.6 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, cooler than normal for late October (−5.2 °F; normal high: 85 °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 3:18 pm (local time).
The sun in Faanui
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:43 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 5:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 11:51 am (87° high)
- Daylight 12 h 39 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,579 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Faanui
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:55–2:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:27–3:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:04–8:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:51–9:51 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 Faanui
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 550 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Faanui) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep390 ft
- 33 ft deep550 ft
- 66 ft deep900 ft
- 164 ft deep2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 9.5 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 550 ft and 66 ft at 900 ft 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
Pte. Te turi roa 5.2 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near FaanuiTides nearby
All places in Leeward Islands, A to Z (27) → Bora Bora tides →Faanui at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,061 people. Coordinates: 16.487° S, 151.741° W.
- It is 1.5 mi north of Vaitape, the main place in Leeward Islands. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Vaitape.
- The nearest tide station, Huahine, is 50 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Ferry (1.2 mi), Teavanui Harbor (2.5 mi).
Questions about FaanuiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Faanui?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Faanui?
At 5:31 am. First light comes at 4:42 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 12:55–2:55 am, Minor 7:04–8:04 am, Major 1:27–3:27 pm, Minor 8:51–9:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Faanui?
Heavy drizzle, from 77 °F to 79 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east (19 mph) and a 65% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Faanui?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 8.0 ft waves with a period of 11.0 s from the south. The water is 80.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Faanui?
The best time to visit Faanui is from June to October: highs of 83 °F to 84 °F, about 8 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: Huahine station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).