Papatea Bay surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Oct 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatea Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatea Bay over the next 16 days.
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