Matira Beach, French Polynesia

Matira Beach

Bora Bora, French PolynesiaPacific/Tahiti

Ocean View Index

82Excellent

Next tide

21:33High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

16:20 – 04:14

Local time

07:33

Matira Beach in Bora Bora, a world-class white-sand shore and emerald lagoon, a top South Pacific honeymoon spot.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:33

Reference time: local noon · 12:17 (Pacific/Tahiti)

Estimated
82
Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    95.8
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    Under 8 m · m
    55.7
  • Sea State
    Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
    62.5
  • Lighting
    Golden hour, optimal · lux
    100
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8
Light Rain
24°22°
5.2 m/s
0.9mm
WedSep 9
Light Rain
23°22°
5.6 m/s
1.6mm
ThuSep 10
Clear
23°22°
5.2 m/s
FriSep 11
Clear
23°22°
4.1 m/s
SatSep 12
Partly Cloudy
24°23°
5.1 m/s
SunSep 13
Partly Cloudy
24°23°
2.6 m/s
MonSep 14
Overcast
23°22°
5.0 m/s
Visibility: 23 km·Cloud: 54%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Sat: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
21:33High0.11 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide
21:33
0.11 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Matira Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Matira Beach on September 8, 2026?
High tides at Matira Beach on September 8, 2026: 11:33 (times shown in Pacific/Tahiti).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Matira Beach?
OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates
-16.4997°, -151.7331°
Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti
Region & Country
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS