Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 19 Feb 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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (Feb 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 20th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 27th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
N
0.5
WNW
0.5
W
0.8
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
1.5
W
2.1
W
2.4
W
Period(s) (?)101098886545710889877678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59832216549331916139379422523524631816511274182401746
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
E
15
NNE
10
ENE
20
SE
25
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
W
5
SE
5
SSE
20
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
35
NNW
40
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
onoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:19PM
0.40
11:41AM
0.37
11:50PM
0.37
12:10PM
0.37
12:23AM
0.33
12:42PM
0.35
12:59AM
0.28
1:21PM
0.32
1:46AM
0.23
2:19PM
0.29
4:25AM
0.19
4:51PM
0.27
7:55AM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:32AM
0.01
5:45PM
0.03
5:58AM
0.03
6:21PM
0.05
6:25AM
0.06
7:02PM
0.08
6:52AM
0.10
7:59PM
0.12
7:22AM
0.14
10:01PM
0.15
8:16AM
0.18
1:09AM
0.12
12:37PM
0.18
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11-
Sunset--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:32
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------14321-----113-
Temp. °C151820182119171717161515151617161617161313
Feels °C (?)1416171316151514141513111415141513131364
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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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