Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 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
22.8° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Wednesday (Dec 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 10th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)778777776666656667876
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)695910957343513010030201266248718455714
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
30
SSE
30
SE
15
W
15
SE
15
SE
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
NE
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
S
5
SE
25
NNW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:18PM
0.25
1:55AM
0.29
3:32PM
0.25
3:12AM
0.26
4:50PM
0.26
4:49AM
0.24
5:53PM
0.28
6:15AM
0.24
6:41PM
0.30
7:17AM
0.25
7:21PM
0.32
8:03AM
0.27
7:57PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
0.16
8:52AM
0.11
9:15PM
0.17
10:00AM
0.12
11:03PM
0.16
11:09AM
0.13
12:24AM
0.14
12:08PM
0.13
1:19AM
0.11
12:57PM
0.12
2:01AM
0.08
1:38PM
0.12
2:37AM
0.06
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-4:32--4:32--4:32--4:32--4:32--4:34--4:34-
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
445475----------26311
Temp. °C171717161717161716171817171817171717171815
Feels °C (?)15151514151715161517161516161615151714138
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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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