Papanoa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.17° N 100.76° W

Papanoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papanoa sea temperature is
31.6°C
1.9° 

Papanoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Papanoa surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papanoa this week:

The surf forecast for Papanoa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papanoa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up, starting this Saturday morning. It’s not a massive swell, but don’t let the size fool you – we’ve got a nice, long-period groundswell that’s going to deliver some proper shaped waves. The energy is moderate (536), and with glassy conditions, it’s a sweet way to kick things off.

Saturday morning (22nd August) is your first call. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off from the NNW. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. It’s an exposed spot, so it’s picking up the energy well. Best for a solid intermediate session.

Later Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the WSW, and the surf gets a bit choppy and messy. Not the time.

Sunday morning (23rd August) is a gift. The wind goes glassy from the ENE, the swell drops ever so slightly to 2 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, boys. The energy is moderate (843), but the wave quality will be excellent. A bit of a risk of a thunderstorm, but if you’re in the water, you won’t care. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Monday morning (24th August) is another glassy beauty. 2 ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with the wind from the E. It’s a repeat of Sunday morning’s magic. Energy is moderate (587). Then Tuesday morning (25th August) is flat calm, glassy, 2 ft from the SW, but still with that lovely long period of 16 seconds. The energy is weak (349), but the waves will be clean and fun.

We get a bit of a lull in the middle of the week, but the standout is clearly Friday morning (28th August). The swell jumps up to 4 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the energy is strong (1142). The wind is glassy from the NNE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wave comment says it all: “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The size is getting into the territory where it’s too much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a proper session.

Saturday morning (29th August) is similar: 6 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, energy strong (1585), glassy from the ENE. Again, excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is now over 5 ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The run continues into the next week. Monday morning (31st August) has 6 ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, energy strong (1118), and glassy conditions from the NE. Another excellent session for the experienced crew.

The second week sees the swell hold strong. Thursday morning (3rd September) is a gem: 3 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, but the energy is very strong (1416). The wind is dead calm, glassy. That’s a surfers’ dream. Then Friday morning (4th September) sees the swell peak at 6 ft from the SW, 17 seconds, and the energy is very strong (2751). The wind is glassy from the NE. This is the biggest, most powerful, and cleanest window of the entire forecast. A true standout for the crew.

The following Saturday morning (5th September) is also a standout: 5 ft from the SW, 16 seconds, glassy from the E, with very strong energy (2501). Still excellent.

Crowds: This spot is listed as “sometimes” crowded, so on these glassy, excellent mornings, expect to see some company. But it’s worth it.

The long period swells (over 15 seconds) are a major positive here because this is an exposed break, and they’ll produce better-shaped, more powerful waves. The only downside is that the sets will be a bit more spaced out, but that just makes paddling out easier.

In short, the first week is a beauty, and the second week has some absolute belters, especially the mornings from the 28th through to the 6th of September. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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232
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347
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357
408
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208
258
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193
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316
376
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
WSW
10
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10
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High Tide
9:43AM0.76m
8:36PM0.50m
10:12AM0.73m
8:46PM0.50m
10:40AM0.69m
8:53PM0.50m
11:08AM0.65m
9:01PM0.50m
11:38AM0.61m
9:09PM0.49m
12:11PM0.56m
9:13PM0.47m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.04m
3:48PM0.32m
2:53AM0.04m
4:10PM0.35m
3:16AM0.06m
4:31PM0.38m
3:39AM0.09m
4:53PM0.41m
4:02AM0.14m
5:19PM0.44m
4:25AM0.21m
5:58PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Papanoa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Papanoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papanoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papanoa 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 (Papanoa) 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 Papanoa 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.

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