Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papa Tangaroa this week:
The surf forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papa Tangaroa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 20s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1180 | 1100 | 920 | 647 | 1206 | 781 | 307 | 565 | 1126 | 2490 | 2366 | 1376 | 969 | 878 | 760 | 796 | 878 | 1034 | 1150 | 1236 | 3863 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM0.45m | 10:20PM0.72m | 11:30AM0.47m | 11:06PM0.74m | 12:10PM0.50m | 11:45PM0.75m | 12:44PM0.53m | 00:20AM0.75m | 1:13PM0.55m | 00:52AM0.75m | 1:39PM0.58m | 1:21AM0.73m | 2:04PM0.60m | 1:49AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.32m | 5:36AM0.21m | 4:24PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.18m | 5:13PM0.30m | 6:43AM0.17m | 5:55PM0.29m | 7:11AM0.16m | 6:31PM0.28m | 7:36AM0.16m | 7:05PM0.27m | 7:58AM0.16m | 7:39PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 1180 | 1100 | 920 | 647 | 1206 | 781 | 307 | 565 | 1126 | 2490 | 2366 | 1376 | 969 | 878 | 760 | 796 | 878 | 1034 | 1150 | 1236 | 3863 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WSW 10 | NW 14 | NNW 15 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 14 | NNW 15 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 455 | 614 | 594 | 432 | 432 | 489 | 331 | 326 | 452 | 305 | 344 | 562 | 694 | 488 | 300 | 188 | 112 | 200 | 144 | 91 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | NW 14 | NNW 18 | — | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | S 10 | NW 19 | SW 18 | NW 18 |
| kJ | 32 | 30 | 15 | 380 | 29 | 15 | 211 | 125 | 305 | 123 | — | 142 | 276 | 293 | 186 | 178 | 138 | 69 | 181 | 642 | 312 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | — | — | 14 | 45 | 92 | — | — | 8 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 45 | 81 | 140 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 3541 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3525 | 3541 | 3525 | 3603 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3610 | 3610 | 3541 | 3562 | 6 | 6 | 3562 | 3525 | 3525 |
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The above surf forecast table for Papa Tangaroa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papa Tangaroa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papa Tangaroa 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 (Papa Tangaroa) 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).
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