Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Mar 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
18.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 27th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.5
WNW
1.1
NW
1.7
WNW
2
W
2.1
W
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
W
1.7
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)6655566567887888109568
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1917958312151223411537273191143948517013878235488
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
15
W
10
SSE
15
SE
15
WSW
10
S
5
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
30
W
15
SW
15
S
20
SW
25
NNE
10
WNW
20
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
35
W
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
0.33
1:45AM
0.21
1:52PM
0.28
7:38AM
0.20
4:53PM
0.26
7:39AM
0.24
6:48PM
0.29
8:04AM
0.28
7:42PM
0.33
8:28AM
0.31
8:20PM
0.35
8:52AM
0.34
8:53PM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.11
6:45AM
0.16
10:21PM
0.14
8:15AM
0.20
12:51AM
0.11
12:47PM
0.18
1:40AM
0.08
1:40PM
0.13
2:13AM
0.05
2:16PM
0.09
2:42AM
0.03
2:48PM
0.06
3:07AM
0.02
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise5:39--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:33--5:31--5:31--
Sunset-5:52--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:57--5:57-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161615151514121616161716181919181615151616
Feels °C (?)141314111212111010101114161515171310101013
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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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