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Papamoa Beach Park surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Papamoa Beach Park sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papamoa Beach Park this week:
The surf forecast for Papamoa Beach Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papamoa Beach Park in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papamoa Beach Park over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
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 kJ (?) | 29 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 44 | 24 | 19 | 99 | 180 | 154 | 212 | 407 | 453 | 587 | 587 | 545 | 314 | 160 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:14PM 1.75 | 10:39AM 1.73 | 11:02PM 1.77 | 11:31AM 1.72 | 11:53PM 1.76 | 12:22PM 1.72 | 12:48AM 1.72 | 1:14PM 1.71 | 1:48AM 1.68 | 2:06PM 1.68 | 2:50AM 1.65 | 3:04PM 1.62 | 3:53AM 1.64 | 4:08PM 1.57 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:22AM 0.13 | 4:48PM 0.05 | 5:12AM 0.14 | 5:36PM 0.06 | 6:01AM 0.17 | 6:26PM 0.10 | 6:54AM 0.22 | 7:19PM 0.14 | 7:52AM 0.29 | 8:15PM 0.19 | 8:55AM 0.34 | 9:15PM 0.24 | 10:00AM 0.35 | |||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 19 | 32 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | |
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Information about the Papamoa Beach Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papamoa Beach Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papamoa Beach Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papamoa Beach Park surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Papamoa Beach Park) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Papamoa Beach Park may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Papamoa Beach Park, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Whakatane, Cambridge and Hamilton.
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