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Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.5° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,842 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 7th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 8th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 10th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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2
Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1028
753
862
1664
1602
1399
1407
1203
951
825
690
569
509
541
549
526
581
1129
2185
2027
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
2:16AM0.84m
2:53PM0.69m
2:58AM0.77m
3:36PM0.69m
3:40AM0.70m
4:21PM0.69m
4:24AM0.62m
5:10PM0.69m
5:12AM0.54m
6:07PM0.68m
6:14AM0.47m
7:11PM0.68m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.13m
8:46AM0.07m
8:46PM0.16m
9:23AM0.10m
9:36PM0.19m
9:58AM0.14m
10:31PM0.23m
10:35AM0.18m
11:34PM0.27m
11:13AM0.23m
00:53AM0.30m
11:58AM0.27m
2:27AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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