Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with 2,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WSW 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 (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.6m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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