Paparahi Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paparahi Point over the next 16 days.
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