Papatowai surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 16 days.
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