Papa Tangaroa Surf Break

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Issued: 11 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
21.8° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SW 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 (Jul 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 3rd Jul)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

Alright, let’s talk about the only game in town – Papa Tangaroa (Tanga-Roa). This is a heavy reef setup that's no place for beginners. Water is sitting at 71°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Friday July 3rd kicks in with a solid SSW groundswell, 12 ft at 18 seconds, and the combined energy is 6806 (moderate-strong). Wind is a light cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, so not totally clean but with that size and period, the reef is gonna hold up. Afternoon keeps the 12 ft at 17 seconds (6911 energy) with a similar breeze. This is big, powerful stuff – experts only.

Saturday July 4th sees the swell drop to 10 ft but a fresh cross-off wind of 22 mph messes with it. From there, the week goes sideways. Sunday July 5th has a short period west swell of 10 ft at 9 seconds (3030 energy) – weak and sloppy with a strong breeze. Not worth it.

We hit a quiet stretch from Monday July 6th through Wednesday July 15th. Winds are strong, onshore, or cross, and the swell energy drops into the low hundreds (as low as 616 on July 15th morning). There's one flash of glass on Tuesday July 7th afternoon – 8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds (2519 energy) with glassy winds. If the tide lines up, that could be a sneaky good window for the brave.

The best calls are Thursday July 16th morning and Saturday July 18th morning.

On Thursday July 16th, we get 5 ft SW swell at 17 seconds (1962 energy) with a gentle offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph. Clean, smooth, excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon builds to 5 ft SW at 16 seconds (2314 energy) with a moderate offshore – still excellent.

But the headline is Saturday July 18th morning: 12 ft from the WSW, 16-second period, with a fresh offshore wind from the NNW at 22 mph. Combined energy is 6441 – that’s the standout. Big, clean, powerful. It’s over a week out, so it’s a long-range bet, but if it holds, that’s the session. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have the reef to yourself.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, near gales from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
4
4
1
0
0
2
3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.4
WSW
12
3
WSW
11
2
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6730
6837
5887
4355
3116
1846
1552
1297
1358
1517
2032
2008
3093
2519
1760
922
769
512
520
388
701
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
35
NW
45
WNW
40
NW
40
WNW
45
NW
55
NW
60
NW
30
W
25
WSW
10
W
5
NNE
20
SE
45
NW
25
W
10
SSE
15
NNE
30
N
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:18AM0.69m
10:41PM0.49m
10:10AM0.68m
11:27PM0.54m
10:58AM0.66m
00:04AM0.59m
11:42AM0.65m
00:39AM0.66m
12:23PM0.64m
1:15AM0.73m
1:04PM0.62m
1:53AM0.80m
1:45PM0.61m
2:34AM0.86m
Low Tide
4:39PM0.27m
3:32AM0.37m
5:14PM0.25m
4:43AM0.36m
5:45PM0.23m
5:43AM0.34m
6:12PM0.21m
6:37AM0.30m
6:41PM0.19m
7:27AM0.27m
7:12PM0.15m
8:15AM0.25m
7:47PM0.12m
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8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
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6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
 mm
9
2
7
8
8
4
24
12
11
3
4
3
2
Temp °C
19
19
19
20
21
21
22
22
22
22
21
20
19
19
19
21
20
19
19
19
21
Feels °C
17
17
17
15
15
16
16
16
14
13
17
17
19
21
19
15
18
18
18
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SW
11
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
2.5
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6730
6837
5887
4355
3116
1846
1447
1297
1358
1517
1368
1467
3093
2519
1760
922
769
1108
511
573
701
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.9
WSW
12
1.9
SW
14
1.7
NNW
8
2
SSW
16
1.6
NW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
SW
20
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
76
74
55
42
52
39
31
18
264
1449
385
2008
322
147
85
31
15
348
397
260
255
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SSW
20
1.2
WNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
S
10
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SSE
9
Energy kJ
26
23
19
4
5
11
78
216
256
114
59
30
48
512
520
388
147
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
1.7
WNW
6
2.5
W
8
3
W
9
3
W
9
3.5
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
3
WSW
11
1.5
WNW
10
0.6
ENE
3
4
NW
9
4
NW
10
1.1
N
7
1
N
7
Energy kJ
26
188
860
1552
1487
2419
2799
2032
399
7
2357
3392
130
89
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
1
1
3
5
4
1
5
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
2
6
2
3525
3525
3525
3525
3525
3525
3562
3577
3577
2
0
6
3525
3525
6
0
3588
2
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Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
5
4
1
4
4
3
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Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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