Weather and Sailing Conditions

Tahiti provides excellent conditions for novice sailors and those new to nautical navigation.

You will have ideal sailing conditions from April till the end of October with trade winds from the east and sunny weather.

Navigation in the leeward islands is easy, with relatively short distances between islands. Lagoon entrances are well marked with buoys. The area is not tidal, making for very easy sailing.

The temperature is around 28°C and the sea water about 26°C.

July & August is winter in Tahiti with cooler temperatures and usually stronger south-easterly winds. From November till March is the rainy season, hot & humid, with risk of hurricanes. However even this time of year can be sunny and rain-showers generally don't last very long.

Normal Wind Direction

From April till June as well as in September and October we have moderate trade winds blowing from the east at 10-15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. This is the most pleasant period.

July and August are generally more windy with periods of "Maraamu wind" blowing 25-30 knots from the south-east with gusts up to 40-45 knots.

From November till March the winds are weaker and generally from the east but sometimes also from north and north-west. Hurricanes may occur at this time of year so it is necessary to keep a sharp look at the weather forecast.

Average Temperatures