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Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast
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Papa Tangaroa surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
24.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | |
582 | 2683 | 1346 | 443 | 597 | 525 | 479 | 623 | 606 | 604 | 565 | 526 | 392 | 211 | 427 | 438 | 528 | 933 | 1014 | 2824 | 5021 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:39PM0.59m | 4:34AM0.78m | 4:40PM0.54m | 5:39AM0.80m | 5:57PM0.50m | 6:49AM0.83m | 7:25PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.86m | 8:48PM0.50m | 9:06AM0.88m | 10:00PM0.54m | 10:07AM0.89m | 11:01PM0.59m | 11:03AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.16m | 11:11AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.18m | 12:33PM0.24m | 11:40PM0.20m | 1:55PM0.21m | 00:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.17m | 2:11AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.20m | 5:03PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | 6:34 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 582 | 199 | 320 | 443 | 480 | 472 | 393 | 228 | 606 | 604 | 565 | 526 | 392 | 196 | 427 | 438 | 380 | 933 | 721 | 2824 | 5021 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 41 | 36 | 448 | 163 | 33 | 525 | 479 | 623 | 175 | 151 | 107 | 99 | 110 | 69 | 23 | 60 | 528 | 258 | 1014 | 27 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NW 15 | NW 15 | S 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 20 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 75 | 75 | 8 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 52 | 23 | 52 | 155 | 211 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 44 | 186 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1222 | 2683 | 1346 | 1032 | 597 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 22 | 20 | 75 | 32 | 70 | 292 | 120 | 79 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3525 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3525 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3562 | 3562 | 3525 | 3525 | 2 | 2 | 3525 | 6 |
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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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