Papatea Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 17) 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 glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatea Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 16 days.
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