Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 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
21.3° 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 Friday (May 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (May 21) 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+) 9PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 21st 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

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.6
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
60
287
476
461
360
257
168
65
48
45
19
12
10
28
28
15
9
12
12
10
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
0
NE
5
SW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
S
15
SW
20
WSW
15
S
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:03PM0.37m
2:14AM0.25m
1:56PM0.33m
3:29AM0.24m
3:04PM0.30m
5:02AM0.24m
4:36PM0.28m
6:22AM0.26m
6:10PM0.27m
7:16AM0.29m
7:22PM0.27m
7:57AM0.31m
8:16PM0.28m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.05m
7:30AM0.14m
9:03PM0.08m
8:41AM0.16m
10:18PM0.10m
10:28AM0.17m
11:37PM0.11m
12:15PM0.16m
00:42AM0.11m
1:28PM0.13m
1:31AM0.10m
2:19PM0.10m
2:11AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:35
7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
1
1
1
Temp °C
21
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
19
22
22
20
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
20
19
16
17
16
17
20
19
20
20
21
20
20
20
19
19
20
20
20
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
41
476
461
360
257
168
65
48
45
19
12
10
28
28
15
9
12
12
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
Energy kJ
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
6
1.6
W
8
Energy kJ
60
287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1006
1482
539
539
3365
21
21
3366
0
25
2720
2788
2720
2720
2788
2720
3366
924
2720
2720
1062
Best forecast wave conditions in North of Tel Aviv
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Israel
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
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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