Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 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 1.5°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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 12th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 18th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
4
4
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
!
0
!
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
2.3
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
W
2
W
1.5
W
0.8
WNW
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
N
0.8
WNW
1
W
1.8
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)788891012121211109965689111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)178138146104865255631791946109853512842261135693581464337324131351
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SE
30
SE
35
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
NNE
20
ESE
40
ESE
20
SE
10
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
15
S
30
S
35
W
20
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcrossoffoffoffcross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:41PM
0.30
8:49AM
0.26
8:20PM
0.33
9:10AM
0.28
8:52PM
0.37
9:33AM
0.31
9:22PM
0.39
9:56AM
0.33
9:51PM
0.41
10:21AM
0.35
10:20PM
0.42
10:46AM
0.37
10:49PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:35AM
0.09
2:10PM
0.14
3:01AM
0.06
2:42PM
0.11
3:26AM
0.03
3:12PM
0.08
3:51AM
0.01
3:41PM
0.05
4:16AM
-0.01
4:10PM
0.04
4:41AM
-0.01
4:40PM
0.02
5:07AM
-0.01
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18
Sunset5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:24--5:25--
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191921231717181719202122252318181717171616
Feels °C (?)14151416151314171617161320191616169101113
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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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