Papatowai surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papatowai this week:
The surf forecast for Papatowai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 16 days.
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