Papatowai surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 16,213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 16 days.
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