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Papamoa Beach Park surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 02 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papamoa Beach Park this week:
The surf forecast for Papamoa Beach Park over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papamoa Beach Park in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 9th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papamoa Beach Park over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 80 | 80 | 57 | 50 | 33 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 39 | 114 | 186 | 300 | 394 | 524 | 612 | 440 | 338 | 249 | 287 | 225 | 208 | 179 | 135 | 176 | 308 | 361 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:51AM 1.84 | 11:25PM 1.86 | 11:41AM 1.78 | 12:21AM 1.79 | 12:32PM 1.69 | 1:16AM 1.73 | 1:29PM 1.60 | 2:11AM 1.66 | 2:31PM 1.53 | 3:06AM 1.61 | 3:31PM 1.50 | 4:01AM 1.57 | 4:28PM 1.50 | 4:53AM 1.55 | 5:21PM 1.52 | 5:40AM 1.54 | 6:11PM 1.55 | 6:23AM 1.55 | 6:58PM 1.58 | 7:03AM 1.55 | 7:41PM 1.61 | 7:43AM 1.55 | 8:21PM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:55PM 0.14 | 5:28AM 0.32 | 5:46PM 0.21 | 6:25AM 0.38 | 6:38PM 0.30 | 7:24AM 0.41 | 7:34PM 0.38 | 8:23AM 0.40 | 8:34PM 0.43 | 9:17AM 0.39 | 9:35PM 0.44 | 10:10AM 0.38 | 10:32PM 0.43 | 11:02AM 0.35 | 11:22PM 0.40 | 11:53AM 0.33 | 12:09AM 0.39 | 12:38PM 0.29 | 12:53AM 0.38 | 1:18PM 0.26 | 1:35AM 0.38 | 1:55PM 0.25 | 2:16AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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