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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) Surf Forecast
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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 -10
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 (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 118 | 94 | 80 | 63 | 73 | 64 | 44 | 25 | 35 | 30 | 42 | 16 | 77 | 80 | 130 | 156 | 148 | 144 | 262 | 143 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07AM 0.17 | 11:12PM 0.21 | 10:47AM 0.20 | 11:28PM 0.23 | 11:14AM 0.22 | 11:48PM 0.25 | 11:39AM 0.25 | 12:08AM 0.27 | 12:04PM 0.28 | 12:30AM 0.29 | 12:29PM 0.30 | 12:52AM 0.30 | 12:55PM 0.33 | 1:13AM 0.31 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:55PM 0.12 | 5:36AM 0.13 | 5:18PM 0.09 | 5:45AM 0.10 | 5:39PM 0.06 | 5:59AM 0.08 | 6:00PM 0.03 | 6:15AM 0.05 | 6:22PM 0.01 | 6:33AM 0.04 | 6:46PM 0.00 | 6:53AM 0.02 | 7:10PM -0.00 | ||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
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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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