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Papara Beach Surf Forecast
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Papara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 19 May 2025 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 18s period with a secondary swell of 4ft and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papara Beach in the next 12 days are 8ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4ft 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 25th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 751 | 2330 | 2032 | 1364 | 930 | 1932 | 1506 | 1305 | 1054 | 840 | 711 | 553 | 720 | 843 | 881 | 788 | 799 | 509 | 1305 | 2746 | 3588 | 2272 | 2550 | 7567 | 1913 | 1580 | 4476 | 3431 | 2276 | 1512 | 790 | 759 | 771 | 504 | 488 | 316 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:22PM 0.75 | 7:27AM 0.72 | 7:53PM 0.85 | 8:27AM 0.79 | 8:54PM 0.95 | 9:07AM 0.89 | 9:39PM 1.08 | 9:42AM 0.98 | 10:19PM 1.15 | 10:17AM 1.08 | 10:58PM 1.18 | 10:53AM 1.15 | 11:36PM 1.18 | 11:30AM 1.18 | 12:14AM 1.15 | 12:09PM 1.18 | 12:53AM 1.05 | 12:49PM 1.15 | 1:31AM 0.98 | 1:31PM 1.08 | 2:12AM 0.89 | 2:16PM 1.02 | 2:56AM 0.82 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:36AM 0.52 | 12:26AM 0.49 | 12:50PM 0.52 | 2:11AM 0.46 | 2:14PM 0.43 | 3:08AM 0.43 | 3:08PM 0.33 | 3:49AM 0.36 | 3:53PM 0.2 | 4:26AM 0.33 | 4:36PM 0.1 | 5:01AM 0.26 | 5:17PM 0.03 | 5:36AM 0.23 | 5:59PM 0 | 6:11AM 0.23 | 6:41PM 0 | 6:48AM 0.23 | 7:24PM 0.03 | 7:26AM 0.26 | 8:08PM 0.13 | 8:07AM 0.3 | 8:56PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Feels °F (?) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 75 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 81°F on Mon morning, min 81°F on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 81°F on Thu morning, min 79°F on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 81°F on Sun morning, min 79°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 79°F on Wed afternoon, min 77°F on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papara Beach 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 (Papara Beach) 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 Papara Beach 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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