Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' at Papa Tangaroa (Tanga-Roa) for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s looking like a solid run for the crew that knows this reef. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild. Don't get too excited about the next few days though, because Thursday through Saturday are pretty average. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SW on Thursday, but that cross-onshore wind is gonna chop it up, making it a bit of a dog. The combined energy is moderate (1287) but the wind is the party pooper.

Things start to look up on Sunday the 6th. The swell is bumping up to 8ft from the SW, and with the wind dropping to a light breeze, the wave energy is kicking into high gear (3071). That's some proper power. Still a little cross-onshore, but way cleaner.

Now, here’s your standout. Monday the 7th of September is the absolute pick of the first week. It’s gonna be glassy. Dead flat calm. We’re looking at a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period, pushing through with strong energy (1642). For an advanced spot like this, that is prime. The sets will be proper and the conditions will be perfect. Get in the water.

The start of the second week keeps the goods coming. Tuesday the 8th is looking clean with a moderate offshore breeze from the north, holding up a 6ft SW swell. But watch out Tuesday afternoon, that wind is going to howling from the north-northeast at 25 mph, so get your session in early.

Skip most of the 9th and 10th – the wind is going nuts with a near gale on the 9th afternoon, making it messy even if the swell is up. The 11th is a mixed bag.

The next real standout comes on Saturday the 12th of September. Gentle offshore winds from the north-northwest, a 7ft SW swell, and a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2439) and the lines will be clean and rippable. This is a full day for it.

We’ve got a few more clean mornings on the 13th and the 16th, but the swell drops off to 3-4ft. Good for a longboard if you're keen. The 18th looks like it might be building again, but that's further out and less certain.

So, to boil it down: if you've got the skills for this reef, circle Monday the 7th and Saturday the 12th on the calendar. The first few days are a write-off, but after that, there's some proper glassy groundswell on the way.

Rusty.

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