Papanoa surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papanoa over the next 16 days.
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