Papanoa surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papanoa over the next 16 days.
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