Beach in Bora Bora

Matira Beach Travel Guide

Matira Beach travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 76°F now🕔 11:35 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September

Summary

Matira Beach is a beach in Bora Bora. Matira Beach is a beach known for Bora Bora's public white sand beach.

Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Matira Beach with clear sky. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 75°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Matira Beach is July, August and September. The climate is tropical. January, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 77°F.

The closest major airport is Faa'a International Airport (PPT), about 158 mi away. Nearby highlights include Moorea.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Matira Beach today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Matira Beach

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 16°32′42″S 151°44′49.2″W (-16.545, -151.747)

Weather in Matira Beach right now

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76°F
Clear sky · feels like 72°F
Humidity70%
Wind23 mph SE
Gusts33 mph
UV index1.5 · Low
Cloud cover8%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sea temperature80°F
Wave height2.7 m
Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset6:04 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 51%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:35 AM, Oct 3 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌦️ 77° / 75°

Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 22 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌤️ 78° / 75°

Mainly clear · 12% rain · wind 18 mph

Quick facts about Matira Beach

TypeBeach
IslandBora Bora
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates16°32′42″S 151°44′49.2″W (-16.545, -151.747)
Known forBora Bora's public white sand beach
Local time11:35 AM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimateTropical

Things to do in Matira Beach

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Matira Beach.

Best time to visit Matira Beach

Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
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September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
  • Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.7 m.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, April and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Matira Beach

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Faa'a International AirportPPT158 miPapeete

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Matira Beach?

Matira Beach is a beach in Bora Bora. Its coordinates are -16.545, -151.747. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Matira Beach right now?

It is currently 76°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 70% and wind is 23 mph.

When is the best time to visit Matira Beach?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Matira Beach, which has a tropical climate. January, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Matira Beach in?

Matira Beach observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 11:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Matira Beach?

The closest airports are Faa'a International Airport (PPT), 158 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Matira Beach?

Popular options include Moorea.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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