Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 16 days.
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