Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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