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Papara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 03 Jun 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 Tuesday (Jun 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8ft and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 7s. 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 10ft 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sun 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3971 | 3924 | 3955 | 2751 | 1811 | 1175 | 862 | 986 | 783 | 950 | 999 | 897 | 860 | 522 | 461 | 318 | 192 | 149 | 165 | 305 | 398 | 398 | 1691 | 3911 | 3133 | 2480 | 1189 | 794 | 634 | 595 | 1158 | 2084 | 1233 | 924 | 1179 | 995 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 8:01PM 0.85 | 8:21AM 0.79 | 9:02PM 0.89 | 9:08AM 0.85 | 9:46PM 0.95 | 9:45AM 0.92 | 10:22PM 0.98 | 10:18AM 0.95 | 10:55PM 0.98 | 10:49AM 0.98 | 11:27PM 0.98 | 11:19AM 1.02 | 11:58PM 0.98 | 11:49AM 1.02 | 12:28AM 0.98 | 12:19PM 1.02 | 12:58AM 0.95 | 12:51PM 1.02 | 1:28AM 0.95 | 1:24PM 1.02 | 1:59AM 0.92 | 1:59PM 0.98 | 2:31AM 0.89 | 2:39PM 0.98 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:25AM 0.49 | 2:32PM 0.43 | 3:22AM 0.46 | 3:25PM 0.36 | 4:00AM 0.43 | 4:04PM 0.3 | 4:30AM 0.39 | 4:38PM 0.23 | 4:58AM 0.36 | 5:10PM 0.16 | 5:26AM 0.33 | 5:42PM 0.13 | 5:53AM 0.3 | 6:13PM 0.1 | 6:22AM 0.26 | 6:45PM 0.1 | 6:52AM 0.26 | 7:18PM 0.1 | 7:24AM 0.26 | 7:53PM 0.16 | 7:58AM 0.3 | 8:30PM 0.23 | 8:35AM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sun 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (in) | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| Temp. °F | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 77 | 79 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
| Feels °F (?) | 77 | 77 | 79 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 72 | 75 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 84 | 82 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 79 | 81 | 75 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 72 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 84 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.6in), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 81°F on Fri morning, min 79°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 81°F on Sat night, min 77°F on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 81°F on Tue morning, min 75°F on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 81°F on Sun afternoon, min 73°F on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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