Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 IST
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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
19.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Papaya (Nahriya) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaya (Nahriya) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 24th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaya (Nahriya) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.6
WNW
0.4
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.1
NNW
1
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.9
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)655666664455566666778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6817128395763919812841020174973113128191
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
SW
10
W
20
WNW
20
N
10
NE
25
N
25
NNE
15
NE
15
N
15
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
5
W
10
WNW
5
W
5
S
10
W
20
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
0.39
10:16AM
0.31
10:06PM
0.40
10:44AM
0.32
10:36PM
0.41
11:12AM
0.33
11:07PM
0.40
11:42AM
0.33
11:38PM
0.39
12:12PM
0.33
12:10AM
0.37
12:46PM
0.33
12:46AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
0.09
4:11AM
0.02
3:52PM
0.08
4:40AM
0.01
4:23PM
0.07
5:08AM
0.00
4:55PM
0.06
5:36AM
0.01
5:27PM
0.06
6:04AM
0.02
6:03PM
0.07
6:34AM
0.04
6:42PM
0.08
7:05AM
0.06
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset4:57--4:57--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:01--
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-51831-----------74247
Temp. °C161514151414131212131213151617171515161616
Feels °C (?)1314121110976788481016151514141211
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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 12 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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