Papa Tangaroa Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.7° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,771 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1127
1266
1576
1685
1280
875
730
649
471
700
1070
942
1087
865
803
565
793
614
536
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400
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SE
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
55
NNW
Wind State
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on
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on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
High Tide
10:46PM0.64m
11:22AM0.55m
11:48PM0.69m
12:20PM0.57m
00:36AM0.74m
1:04PM0.58m
1:14AM0.78m
1:39PM0.59m
1:47AM0.80m
2:08PM0.59m
2:16AM0.80m
2:34PM0.59m
2:42AM0.80m
Low Tide
4:08PM0.27m
5:23AM0.26m
5:16PM0.25m
6:25AM0.21m
6:06PM0.22m
7:11AM0.17m
6:47PM0.19m
7:48AM0.15m
7:20PM0.18m
8:20AM0.14m
7:49PM0.17m
8:48AM0.14m
8:14PM0.16m
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8:17
8:15
8:15
8:14
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8:11
8:10
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8:08
8:09
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8:09
8:10
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8:12
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Temp °C
18
18
18
17
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Feels °C
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15
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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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