Papanoa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.17° N 100.76° W

Papanoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 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 cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be 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 3PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (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 with the long-range look at Papanoa. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few windows of pure magic if you’re patient.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. Friday the 21st is basically a write-off with poor conditions, so don’t even bother. The real action starts to whisper on Saturday the 22nd. Saturday morning, a small 3ft SSW swell starts to push in with cross-offshore winds and decent energy. It’s not huge, but the water’s sitting at a toasty 89°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Sunday the 23rd morning is where it gets interesting: glassy conditions, a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a big jump in energy. That long period means the waves will have real shape and power, but at a beach break like Papanoa, it might be a bit too straight. It’s a good one for the early crew though.

The mid-week is small but clean. Monday the 24th morning has a 2ft SW swell with offshore wind and clean surf. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th mornings are glassy with tiny 2ft swells – fun for a log, but nothing to write home about. The real standout in the first week is shaping up for Thursday the 27th morning. We’ve got zero wind, glassy conditions, a solid 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period, and excellent energy. It’ll be absolutely clean, and for a spot that can get crowded sometimes, the early bird will be laughing.

Then it gets a bit more serious. Friday the 28th morning sees the swell jump to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period and a massive jump in energy. The wind is cross-offshore and the surf is clean – this is excellent for experienced surfers. By Saturday the 29th, it’s pushing 6ft from the SW. That’s getting too big for beginners, and with cross-onshore winds in the afternoons, it’ll get messy. The mornings are the only window.

After that, the energy drops but stays consistent. Sunday the 30th morning has a 5ft SW swell but with gusty cross-offshore winds. It’s still rideable but not perfect. The following week, we have a gorgeous glassy run on Monday the 31st morning (4ft, SSW), Tuesday the 1st of September morning (4ft, SSW), and then Wednesday the 2nd of September morning with 3ft SW from a long 16-second period and zero wind. That’s a sneaky good session.

If you’re looking for the absolute best of the best, circle Friday the 4th of September morning. The swell hits 5ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and a massive amount of energy – that’s strong, powerful surf. The wind is light offshore and clean, making it excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday the 5th morning is just behind it: 5ft SSW swell, glassy, and another excellent call. Those two mornings are the true standouts in the entire outlook, but remember, that’s a good two weeks out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Overall, Papanoa has plenty of fun waves, but the quality is heavily tilted towards the mornings. The afternoons consistently get cross-on shore and choppy, so plan your dawn patrols.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:22PM0.51m
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
3:25PM0.29m
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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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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