What time is high tide at Papeete Beach on September 8, 2026?

High tides at Papeete Beach on September 8, 2026: 11:21 (times shown in Pacific/Tahiti).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Papeete 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.

Papeete Beach

Tahiti, French PolynesiaPacific/Tahiti

Ocean View Index

8Bad

Next tide

21:21High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

16:12 – 04:05

Local time

07:21

Papeete Beach in Tahiti, a black-sand urban shore in French Polynesia's capital and gateway to the South Pacific.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:21

Reference time: local noon · 12:09 (Pacific/Tahiti)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
88.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
78.9
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
10
Water Quality
index
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8

Rain

29°23°

1.0 m/s

17.9mm

WedSep 9

Rain

29°22°

1.4 m/s

15.6mm

ThuSep 10

Rain

29°18°

1.3 m/s

5.2mm

FriSep 11

Light Rain

30°20°

2.0 m/s

2.6mm

SatSep 12

Overcast

30°22°

3.1 m/s

SunSep 13

Partly Cloudy

30°19°

1.6 m/s

MonSep 14

Light Rain

31°23°

1.1 m/s

1.1mm

Visibility: 4 km·Cloud: 90%

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.

Time	Type	Height
21:21	High	0.16 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

21:21

0.16 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Papeete Beach.

21 km away

Temae Beach

Moorea, French Polynesia

257 km away

Matira Beach

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

2410 km away

Apia Beach

Upolu, Samoa

2715 km away

Nuku'alofa Waterfront

Tongatapu, Tonga

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Papeete Beach on September 8, 2026?: High tides at Papeete Beach on September 8, 2026: 11:21 (times shown in Pacific/Tahiti).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Papeete 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: -17.5333°, -149.5664°
Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
Region & Country: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS