Papanoa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.17° N 100.76° W

Papanoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papanoa sea temperature is
31.2°C
1.5° 

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


Papanoa surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW 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 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Papanoa over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a decent run of south-west groundswell that’s gonna keep things interesting. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.

Friday the 28th afternoon is a bit of a write-off with a cross-shore wind messing up a 5ft SW swell. Let’s just call that a warm-up. The real action kicks off early Saturday morning, the 29th. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SW with a solid 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the North. That’s going to be some proper, lined-up surf. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1604 (moderate to strong energy), so expect some grunt. This is a standout for the first week, but it’s sizey enough at 6ft that it’s best for the experienced crew.

The real gem, though, looks like Sunday morning, the 30th. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SW, but the wind is absolutely glassy – zero wind, dead calm. This is going to be as clean as it gets. The period is still a solid 14 seconds, and the energy is a more manageable 926 (moderate). This is the pick of the week for intermediates who want a clean, fun session without getting pounded.

Monday morning, the 31st, is also looking glassy with a little 4ft SSW swell, but the energy is dropping. There’s a run of very clean, small mornings from the 1st to the 2nd of September, but the swell is only 3ft. It’s beautiful, clean conditions, but you’ll be working for those smaller waves.

Hold on to your hat for the second week. Thursday the 3rd of September morning kicks off a new pulse. It’s glassy with a 4ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds and the energy spikes to 1243. That’s a long-period groundswell arriving, and it’s a sign of things to come. The absolute standout of the entire outlook is Friday the 4th of September morning. We’re looking at 6ft of SSW swell, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions from the NNE. The combined energy hits 2026 (strong energy). This is a significant swell, over 8ft for the experts, and with that long period, it’s going to be a freight train. The direction is SSW which is exactly what the spot wants to see. This is a serious session for the experienced crew only. Saturday the 5th morning is also a cracker, with 5ft and glassy conditions, but it won’t have quite the same power.

After that, the swell fades through the second weekend and into the next week. The mornings from the 6th to the 12th of September are mostly clean but small, with the swell dropping from 5ft down to 3ft. There’s a gap of smaller, weaker surf from the 7th afternoon onward, with a few choppy afternoons, but the mornings remain clean for a paddle. It’s the usual pattern: the best windows are the early mornings, especially when that big groundswell hits on the 4th.

Keep your eyes on the 4th of September morning. That’s the one. Expect a few other folks out there, as “sometimes” crowded is the norm when it’s good.

Rusty out.

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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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SW
18
1.8
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16
1.7
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16
1.7
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15
1.6
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15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
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1.2
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14
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18
1.6
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1.7
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Energy kJ
1501
1611
1449
1288
1045
846
682
540
472
406
357
346
290
261
386
432
295
895
1543
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
4:20PM0.47m
6:00AM0.49m
5:29PM0.46m
6:19AM0.59m
5:53PM0.45m
6:44AM0.68m
6:12PM0.45m
7:12AM0.76m
6:30PM0.46m
7:41AM0.81m
6:51PM0.49m
Low Tide
4:31AM0.39m
11:04PM0.39m
11:59AM0.39m
11:08PM0.33m
12:47PM0.35m
11:30PM0.26m
1:17PM0.31m
11:57PM0.18m
1:42PM0.29m
00:27AM0.10m
2:06PM0.28m
00:59AM0.02m
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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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