Papa Tangaroa Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.6° 

Papa Tangaroa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 8,311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with W 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papa Tangaroa in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 5th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 138mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, gales from the ESE by Wed night).

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Saturday
1
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2
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.1
W
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
W
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
4
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
4
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
11
5.5
SSE
12
5
SSE
11
4.5
SSE
11
5
SE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1100
972
1134
1655
1334
850
814
720
1754
3668
3221
1977
3316
2786
3198
4469
7918
5638
4977
5292
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
35
NW
15
WSW
5
SE
20
NW
5
E
20
SSW
30
SE
40
SE
55
ESE
50
ESE
65
ESE
60
ESE
60
ESE
65
ESE
60
E
55
E
55
ESE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:33PM0.46m
8:38AM0.63m
10:01PM0.50m
9:49AM0.61m
11:01PM0.57m
10:51AM0.60m
11:46PM0.64m
11:40AM0.60m
00:24AM0.72m
12:23PM0.60m
1:01AM0.80m
1:02PM0.61m
1:38AM0.87m
Low Tide
1:34AM0.37m
3:52PM0.31m
3:23AM0.37m
4:39PM0.29m
4:51AM0.35m
5:16PM0.26m
5:54AM0.30m
5:50PM0.22m
6:44AM0.26m
6:22PM0.17m
7:27AM0.22m
6:56PM0.13m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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Information about the Papa Tangaroa Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Papa Tangaroa 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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