Is December a good time for surfing at Tahiti – Papara?
December is a good month for surfing at Tahiti – Papara (best: May–August). Waves 1.8 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Tahiti – PaparaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; a day can have both
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Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in French Polynesia in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Tahiti – Papara
- Maoti papara 0.6 km
- Pipe 0.7 km
- Pointe 0.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Tahiti – Papara?
December is a good month for surfing at Tahiti – Papara (best: May–August). Waves 1.8 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Tahiti – Papara in December?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tahiti – Papara in December?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tahiti – Papara in December?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Tahiti – Teahupo'o (1.8 m waves) & Moorea – Haapiti (1.8 m waves).
