Papaya (Nahriya) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 12 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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaya (Nahriya) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 19th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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 Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
N
0.2
N
0.6
SW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.3
WNW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)666655556578888877765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)221012107582324423933634539423717612159268102
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
WSW
10
SE
10
SE
10
N
20
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
20
SSE
20
SW
25
NW
20
W
20
W
20
W
5
SSW
10
S
10
NW
15
NE
20
ESE
20
NE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
0.25
8:16AM
0.23
7:16PM
0.28
8:23AM
0.26
7:55PM
0.32
8:40AM
0.30
8:27PM
0.36
9:01AM
0.33
8:57PM
0.38
9:24AM
0.36
9:27PM
0.40
9:49AM
0.38
9:57PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
0.13
1:15PM
0.18
2:05AM
0.09
1:51PM
0.14
2:29AM
0.06
2:21PM
0.10
2:53AM
0.03
2:50PM
0.07
3:17AM
0.01
3:20PM
0.03
3:42AM
-0.00
3:50PM
0.01
4:08AM
-0.01
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:47--
Sunset-5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------423741--------3
Temp. °C191816171818162019161616161616151616222120
Feels °C (?)15141415151491312141212111114141413161613
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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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