Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papa Tangaroa this week:
The surf forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papa Tangaroa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 7th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 7th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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