Surf spot

Rocky Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Rocky Point in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: French Polynesia, Tahiti
Coordinates: -17.5078, -149.4376

Metric
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Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	E	ENE	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	N	N	NW	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	NNE	E
Wave period (s)	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.7	7.7	4.1	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	5.2	5	6.7	6.7	5.4	6.7	5.4	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.4	6.7	6.8	6.7	5.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.5	5.8	7.7	6.6	8.7	6.2	2.9	9.6	6.8	6.7	6.3	6.3	5.1	5.3	7.5	7.2	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	52	46	40	37	32	23	29	33	32	30	28	25	21	20	18	16	12	11	10	11	22	21	13	17	10	10	9	9	8	8	10	9	9	6	8	8	7	6	6	5	3	6	4	10	4	2	6	7	9	12	10	7	6	13	13	8
Wind speed (km/h)	24.9	23.6	22.7	22.7	24.6	22.6	22.3	20.2	21.5	23	23	22.3	19.7	18.4	17.5	17.1	13	9.7	8.7	2.5	2.5	1.1	1.8	1.8	1.8	8.3	13.7	14.8	14.3	15.5	24.2	24.5	23.8	21.6	20.3	18.2	16.2	14.3	27.4	29.4	34.1	35.2	40	39.3	29.1	31	34	26	24.4	27.8	29.2	35.9	34	33.4	34.9	30.8
Wind direction	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	EGlassy	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	EGlassy	NGlassy	WGlassy	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SEBlown out	SSEBlown out	SEBlown out	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEBlown out	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off

Rocky Point, Tahiti (French Polynesia) is a well-known reef break on the island of Tahiti, famous for its powerful, hollow left-hand waves and photogenic tropical setting. It’s one of the more serious surf spots in French Polynesia, best suited to experienced surfers because the wave breaks over shallow reef and can get heavy, fast, and unforgiving.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break
Direction: Predominantly left
Best for: Advanced to expert surfers
Character: Fast, steep takeoffs with the potential for long, barreling sections
Risk factor: High due to shallow reef and strong wave energy

Conditions

Rocky Point works best when there is a good Swell from the South or Southwest, which is common in the South Pacific during the winter season. Offshore winds can help make the wave cleaner and more hollow, especially in the Austral winter (roughly May to September).

Setting

The spot sits in a stunning tropical environment typical of Tahiti: clear water, dramatic coastline, and reef just below the surface. The beauty of the location contrasts with the raw power of the wave.

Notes

Local conditions can change quickly with swell, tide, and wind.
Because it’s a reef break, timing and positioning are critical.
Respect for local surfers and surf etiquette is important.