How rough might it be in January on Wind Spirit (Tahiti)

[Piaa]

Hi everyone,

 

I was just reading a trip report here where they were sailing Tahiti in September where they encountered 10' to 12' swells (yikes) so just wondering what the seas might be like in January and is this something we might encounter at that time of year?  I know you can't predict the weather (I actually run a 50' sailing catamaran in the US Virgin Islands so I know what "typical" seas and swells are like on any given month and can help our guests when they have questions regarding a typical swell) but just wondering what might be typical in Tahiti in January.

 

Thank you for any insight (and hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving) 

[Host Jazzbeau]

That's why they usually report swells in meters – it sounds so much smaller!  😉

[Piaa]

1 hour ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

That's why they usually report swells in meters – it sounds so much smaller!  😉

 

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[Strenz]

I do not know your itinerary but most of our WS Tahiti cruise was within the beautiful lagoon so very calm. We were there in May. Spectacularly Beautiful. Happy Sailing.

[dandee2]

I remember reading on this forum about a cruise in january a few years back where it was a total disaster weather wise. But as mentioned above, you can't predict weather. And in all honesty, I feel for the resident over there when there are flooding and other weather related events.

[Piaa]

Thank you everyone - we have decided to cruise in September 😀