Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 17 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
18.0° 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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaya (Nahriya) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 21st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.8
WSW
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.2
WNW
1.7
W
2.1
WSW
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)6646767778781098877664
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)136319323056337303178310507958550382138864814237
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
35
SSW
35
W
25
W
25
SW
20
SE
20
S
30
SW
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SW
15
SE
10
NE
15
N
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:27PM
0.40
9:49AM
0.38
9:57PM
0.41
10:15AM
0.40
10:29PM
0.40
10:42AM
0.41
11:00PM
0.38
11:11AM
0.40
11:33PM
0.35
11:41AM
0.39
12:08AM
0.31
12:13PM
0.36
12:47AM
0.26
12:52PM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
-0.00
3:50PM
0.01
4:08AM
-0.01
4:22PM
-0.00
4:34AM
0.00
4:54PM
-0.00
5:00AM
0.02
5:29PM
0.01
5:27AM
0.05
6:06PM
0.04
5:53AM
0.08
6:49PM
0.07
6:20AM
0.12
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-5:47--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--5:49--5:50--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52
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Rain (mm)
---722136444353412-653
Temp. °C182426211918171716151515151516151516151615
Feels °C (?)151620191312141111121110121011141214131010
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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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