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Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) Surf Forecast
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Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) this week:
The surf forecast for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 70 | 59 | 89 | 218 | 210 | 181 | 173 | 108 | 104 | 72 | 66 | 62 | 66 | 69 | 87 | 135 | 166 | 197 | 251 | 300 | 309 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:48PM 0.31 | 2:20AM 0.29 | 2:06PM 0.28 | 2:42AM 0.24 | 2:18PM 0.25 | 2:52AM 0.19 | 2:00PM 0.21 | 12:29AM 0.15 | 11:35AM 0.20 | 10:00PM 0.20 | 10:57AM 0.23 | 10:29PM 0.25 | 11:04AM 0.26 | 10:56PM 0.29 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:01AM 0.06 | 8:10PM 0.03 | 8:20AM 0.09 | 8:38PM 0.06 | 8:32AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.10 | 7:58AM 0.15 | 9:44PM 4:47AM 0.15 0.13 | 5:08PM 0.15 | 4:36AM 0.09 | 4:48PM 0.11 | 4:55AM 0.05 | 5:00PM 0.08 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
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Information about the Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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 Rivermouth (L'Embouchure)) 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 Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) 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.
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