
Surf Forecasts:
Paparahi Point surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paparahi Point this week:
The surf forecast for Paparahi Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paparahi Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paparahi Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
233 | 233 | 140 | 111 | 80 | 114 | 210 | 205 | 152 | 88 | 80 | 46 | 65 | 66 | 318 | 198 | 214 | 134 | 95 | 107 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:58PM1.93m | 5:34AM1.82m | 5:53PM1.93m | 6:28AM1.88m | 6:42PM1.93m | 7:17AM1.93m | 7:28PM1.93m | 8:01AM1.98m | 8:11PM1.92m | 8:43AM2.01m | 8:52PM1.91m | 9:23AM2.01m | 9:33PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM0.38m | 11:23PM0.30m | 11:42AM0.39m | 00:15AM0.26m | 12:36PM0.38m | 1:02AM0.22m | 1:25PM0.36m | 1:45AM0.20m | 2:11PM0.35m | 2:26AM0.19m | 2:53PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.20m | 3:35PM0.36m | 3:46AM0.22m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | N 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 6 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
233 | 233 | 140 | 111 | 80 | 52 | 210 | 71 | 72 | 88 | 47 | 46 | 54 | 66 | 51 | 46 | 58 | 56 | 95 | 107 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 16 | N 10 | N 15 | N 10 | N 15 | N 16 | N 16 | ENE 7 | N 14 | N 6 | N 13 | ENE 6 | N 19 | N 19 | N 18 | N 12 | ENE 7 | N 16 | NE 7 |
9 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 66 | 19 | 55 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 80 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 18 | N 18 | N 10 | N 16 | N 10 | N 15 | NE 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 14 | N 12 | NNE 6 | N 11 | NE 7 | E 9 | N 15 | ENE 10 | N 18 | N 11 | E 8 | E 9 |
7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 65 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NW 6 | N 6 | — | N 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — | — | SSW 2 |
— | 30 | 28 | 40 | 27 | 114 | — | 205 | 152 | 33 | 80 | — | 65 | — | 318 | 198 | 214 | 134 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 62 | 3 | 25 | 117 | 84 | 79 | 130 | 3 | 3 | 99 | 3 | 3 | 84 | 25 | 11 | 156 | 84 | 3 | 99 | 3 |
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Information about the Paparahi Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paparahi Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paparahi Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paparahi Point 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 (Paparahi Point) 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 Paparahi Point 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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