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Papara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Papara Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papara Beach sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Papara Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s 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 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | |
581 | 388 | 286 | 198 | 232 | 242 | 356 | 635 | 1199 | 911 | 842 | 1112 | 1750 | 1706 | 1496 | 1068 | 722 | 606 | 467 | 1021 | 980 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 00:00AM0.36m | 11:57AM0.36m | 00:24AM0.35m | 12:20PM0.35m | 00:48AM0.32m | 12:43PM0.33m | 1:12AM0.30m | 1:05PM0.31m | 1:36AM0.27m | 1:28PM0.29m | 2:00AM0.24m | 1:52PM0.26m | 2:25AM0.22m | 2:18PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:02AM0.06m | 6:14PM0.01m | 6:23AM0.06m | 6:39PM0.02m | 6:44AM0.07m | 7:05PM0.03m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:32PM0.05m | 7:28AM0.09m | 8:00PM0.07m | 7:52AM0.11m | 8:34PM0.10m | 8:19AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
 | 5:38 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 581 | 388 | 201 | 198 | 140 | 242 | 342 | 635 | 1199 | 911 | 578 | 1112 | 1750 | 1706 | 1496 | 1068 | 722 | 606 | 467 | 1021 | 980 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 244 | 14 | 286 | 180 | 232 | 78 | 356 | 317 | 11 | 286 | 842 | 545 | 150 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 129 | 273 | 37 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 10 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | N 12 | NW 16 | SE 15 | NNW 15 | SSW 18 | SE 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 45 | 44 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 157 | 152 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 61 | 38 | 37 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | 239 | — | — | 198 | 198 | 188 | 219 | 180 | 180 | — | 215 | — | 122 | 150 | 160 | 153 | 14 | 125 | 123 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 201 | 7 | 201 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 2300 | 2300 | 2311 |
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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 16 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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