Papatea Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papatea Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatea Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 16 days.
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