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Papara Beach Surf Forecast
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Papara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 19 Jul 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 (Jul 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 480 | 536 | 523 | 736 | 616 | 891 | 1012 | 896 | 612 | 650 | 493 | 443 | 424 | 308 | 254 | 273 | 552 | 774 | 1243 | 989 | 1266 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:31PM 0.24 | 8:59AM 0.25 | 10:37PM 0.26 | 10:13AM 0.28 | 11:18PM 0.29 | 11:02AM 0.31 | 11:52PM 0.30 | 11:43AM 0.34 | 12:22AM 0.32 | 12:20PM 0.36 | 12:50AM 0.33 | 12:55PM 0.37 | 1:17AM 0.34 | 1:27PM 0.37 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:17AM 0.18 | 3:58PM 0.10 | 4:32AM 0.15 | 4:56PM 0.06 | 5:13AM 0.11 | 5:39PM 0.03 | 5:48AM 0.08 | 6:15PM 0.01 | 6:20AM 0.05 | 6:47PM 0.00 | 6:50AM 0.03 | 7:17PM 0.01 | 7:20AM 0.03 | ||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tahiti
Still cross-shore at Papara Beach (moderate winds from the E at Bora-bora/motu-m 281 km from Papara Beach). 0.7m 12s groundswell from the SSE with a 0.6m 12s groundswell from the SW and a 0.5m 9s swell from the SSE as well as a 0.5m 4s local chop from the ESE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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.
Papara Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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