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Papatea Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 11 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papatea Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatea Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 244 | 161 | 138 | 133 | 167 | 799 | 724 | 480 | 308 | 237 | 189 | 182 | 133 | 98 | 71 | 72 | 49 | 30 | 30 | 359 | 1252 | 1177 | 468 | 413 | 353 | 109 | 126 | 152 | 88 | 151 | 57 | 20 | 35 | 187 | 56 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:07PM 1.56 | 6:16AM 1.55 | 6:48PM 1.60 | 6:58AM 1.56 | 7:29PM 1.63 | 7:38AM 1.57 | 8:09PM 1.65 | 8:19AM 1.56 | 8:49PM 1.65 | 8:59AM 1.55 | 9:29PM 1.64 | 9:39AM 1.52 | 10:10PM 1.62 | 10:21AM 1.49 | 10:53PM 1.61 | 11:06AM 1.47 | 11:38PM 1.60 | 11:56AM 1.46 | 12:27AM 1.61 | 12:51PM 1.46 | 1:19AM 1.63 | 1:50PM 1.50 | 2:15AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.40 | 12:32PM 0.27 | 12:57AM 0.38 | 1:12PM 0.26 | 1:39AM 0.36 | 1:53PM 0.25 | 2:21AM 0.36 | 2:33PM 0.26 | 3:02AM 0.37 | 3:13PM 0.27 | 3:43AM 0.38 | 3:54PM 0.29 | 4:26AM 0.40 | 4:35PM 0.30 | 5:10AM 0.40 | 5:19PM 0.32 | 5:57AM 0.39 | 6:07PM 0.33 | 6:48AM 0.36 | 7:00PM 0.33 | 7:42AM 0.31 | 7:57PM 0.32 | 8:38AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 42 | 16 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 52 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 112mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papatea Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papatea Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papatea Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papatea Bay 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 (Papatea Bay) 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 Papatea Bay 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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