Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

Papaya (Nahriya) surfForecast / North of Tel Aviv / Israel

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 IDT
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Papaya (Nahriya) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papaya (Nahriya) sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papaya (Nahriya) this week:

The surf forecast for Papaya (Nahriya) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaya (Nahriya) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 19th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaya (Nahriya) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
W
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
W
6
1
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
52
57
70
57
53
68
88
154
154
234
140
82
57
12
16
74
218
394
460
270
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
ESE
15
ESE
30
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
S
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:52PM0.32m
9:08AM0.38m
9:36PM0.33m
9:43AM0.40m
10:18PM0.34m
10:19AM0.42m
11:00PM0.33m
10:56AM0.42m
11:42PM0.32m
11:36AM0.41m
00:27AM0.30m
12:17PM0.39m
1:16AM0.27m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.06m
2:51AM0.06m
3:31PM0.03m
3:28AM0.05m
4:12PM0.00m
4:04AM0.05m
4:52PM-0.01m
4:41AM0.06m
5:35PM-0.01m
5:18AM0.07m
6:19PM0.01m
7:07PM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
Temp °C
20
21
21
23
24
25
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
25
32
29
21
21
21
20
19
22
20
20
20
22
19
18
19
18
18
20
19
19
22
28
25
21
20
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
W
7
0.4
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
17
52
57
70
57
53
68
88
154
154
234
140
82
57
12
394
460
270
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
6
1
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
Energy kJ
7
16
74
218
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
924
924
0
320
3061
924
26
2420
539
2057
2169
21
82
913
515
148
3373
21
924
3403
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North of Tel Aviv
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Israel
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Papaya (Nahriya) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Papaya (Nahriya) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papaya (Nahriya) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papaya (Nahriya) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Papaya (Nahriya)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Papaya (Nahriya) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Papaya (Nahriya) is 1 km (1 miles) from Nahariyya. If you plan a holiday in North of Tel Aviv, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nahariyya. Nahariyya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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