Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
20.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaya (Nahriya) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 14th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 14th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 13th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
5
W
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)10111111108877776665544555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)289453523709190410532501478234232213762248121812
Wind
(km/h)
50
W
50
W
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
10
N
5
NE
10
NNW
10
E
10
SE
5
W
10
ESE
10
SE
10
WSW
10
NW
5
S
15
WSW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffonoffoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
0.29
8:09AM
0.24
7:46PM
0.32
8:48AM
0.26
8:27PM
0.34
9:20AM
0.28
9:02PM
0.37
9:49AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.39
10:16AM
0.31
10:06PM
0.40
10:44AM
0.32
10:36PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:10PM
0.17
1:59AM
0.11
1:22PM
0.15
2:39AM
0.08
2:10PM
0.13
3:12AM
0.06
2:48PM
0.11
3:42AM
0.03
3:21PM
0.09
4:11AM
0.02
3:52PM
0.08
4:40AM
0.01
4:23PM
0.07
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:43--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-4:52--4:53--4:54--4:55--4:57--4:57--4:58-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
423-----------5411---
Temp. °C151414141413141413151615161616151615131212
Feels °C (?)4357611111110131413141314131413544
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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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