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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf break

Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 -10
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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) sea temperature is
28.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 2PM. 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 7th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
NW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
Period(s) (?)181716161514141313121219181616141413141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5535947005193723012031161147756118443714654565512273373277195
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
E
10
NE
5
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		onglassoncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
0.36
2:01PM
0.32
2:18AM
0.34
2:22PM
0.30
2:43AM
0.32
2:41PM
0.29
3:06AM
0.29
2:55PM
0.26
3:24AM
0.25
2:58PM
0.24
3:27AM
0.21
2:29PM
0.21
2:28AM
0.18
1:08PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:07AM
0.01
8:07PM
0.01
8:31AM
0.04
8:31PM
0.03
8:52AM
0.07
8:53PM
0.05
9:09AM
0.10
9:12PM
0.08
9:19AM
0.13
9:26PM
0.11
9:10AM
0.15
9:23PM
0.14
6:34AM
0.16
6:48PM
0.15
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--6:36--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:34
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
2--1-1--1---3-14--1-2
Temp. °C272727272828272728272727272727272627272727
Feels °C (?)272625262727262628272728282930292931303030
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Information about the Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) 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 (Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay)) 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 Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 21 km (13 miles) away and Punaauia, 25 km (16 miles) away.

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