Papa Tangaroa Surf Break

Papa Tangaroa Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.39° W

Issued: 5 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
22.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Papa Tangaroa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Papa Tangaroa Ratings

Overall: 5.0. Based on 1 vote. Vote

Quality on a good day: 4.0

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 4.0

(1: Papa Tangaroa is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Difficulty Level: 3.0

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Water Quality: 5.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 4.0

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Papa Tangaroa is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 5.0

(1: Getting to Papa Tangaroa requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

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