Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 22 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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Thu night).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
W
1
NW
2
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)877666555765678888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163109792919171059353844315607607335240186996053
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
ESE
5
SE
15
WNW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
W
10
SSE
5
NNW
25
W
40
WNW
35
W
35
W
20
SW
20
SSE
15
SW
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:08AM
0.31
12:13PM
0.36
12:47AM
0.26
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:53AM
0.08
6:49PM
0.07
6:20AM
0.12
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
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-5:39--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:33--5:31-
Sunset--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:57
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141717151617151616151315161717161819192223
Feels °C (?)1114151414141413141312791111141518161518
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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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