Papara Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Papara Beach |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
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.
Overall Papara Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Papara Beach surf quality by season and Papara Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Papara Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Papara Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Maraa | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Passe de Maraa | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Paea | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pine Trees (Sunset) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Papara Beach: |
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| 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: |
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| 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 | 227 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 387 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 561 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Papara Beach: |
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| 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) | 2640 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2774 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Papara Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Papao (French Polynesia) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Otutara (French Polynesia) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Paea (French Polynesia) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Taunoa (French Polynesia) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Punaauia (French Polynesia) | 11 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Papara Beach is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 41 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Papara Beach is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 201 km (125 miles) away.
