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Wave Buoys added.Wavebuoy data has been added to the site. Using the menus, live wave observations can be displayed on the animated surf maps. Click on the symbols to visit pages for each wavebuoy to see the detailed recent history of observations as well as a summary of observations over the past 5 days. The nearest 5 wave buoys are also listed on the description page for each surf report. Here are links to all buoy pages

Papara Beach, French Polynesia, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Papara Beach in Tahiti is an exposed beach and reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks, rips and sharks.
Papara Beach break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Papara Beach, Tahiti. Use the tab navigation above to view Papara Beach sea temperature, Papara Beach photographs, Papara Beach detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Papara Beach webcams, current wind from Tahiti live weather stations and Papara Beach tide predictions. The French Polynesia swell maps link will open up the big picture showing French Polynesia and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from French Polynesia wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Papara Beach. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Tahiti surf breaks near to Papara Beach to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Papara Beach Location Map

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Use this relief map to navigate to Tahiti surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Papara Beach

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Papara Beach:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Passe de Maraa 4 mi
Second closest break Paea 6 mi
Third closest break Pine Trees (Sunset) 7 mi
Fourth closest break Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) 9 mi
Fifth closest break Vairao 13 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Papara Beach:

Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 2461 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 2644 mi
Third closest wave buoy N Hawaii 2 Buoy 2855 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 2856 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 2961 mi

Tide stations nearest to Papara Beach:

Closest tide station Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti 16 mi
Second closest tide station Mataiva, Tahiti 17 mi
Third closest tide station Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island 226 mi
Fourth closest tide station Tubuai Island 386 mi
Fifth closest tide station Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island 561 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Papara Beach:

Closest ski area Tukino (New Zealand) 2565 mi
Second closest ski area Whakapapa (New Zealand) 2567 mi
Third closest ski area Turoa (New Zealand) 2571 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 2641 mi
Fifth closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 2774 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Papara Beach:

Closest city location Papeete (French Polynesia) 14 mi
Second closest city location Anau (French Polynesia) 171 mi
Third closest city location Avatoru (French Polynesia) 228 mi
Fourth closest city location Tukuhora (French Polynesia) 265 mi
Fifth closest city location Fakatopatere (French Polynesia) 352 mi