Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.0° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,484 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papa Tangaroa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 25th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed 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 Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
19
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
14
2.1
SSW
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1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
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SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
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15
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16
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16
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14
2.3
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1604
2200
1370
756
528
216
482
384
221
390
560
728
799
1185
1787
2054
1862
2359
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1958
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
2:24AM0.75m
2:50PM0.60m
2:50AM0.73m
3:16PM0.61m
3:19AM0.69m
3:47PM0.63m
3:51AM0.65m
4:26PM0.64m
4:31AM0.60m
5:17PM0.65m
5:24AM0.54m
6:22PM0.67m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.20m
8:54AM0.15m
8:33PM0.20m
9:15AM0.16m
9:06PM0.21m
9:40AM0.17m
9:45PM0.22m
10:08AM0.19m
10:34PM0.24m
10:44AM0.20m
11:39PM0.27m
11:29AM0.23m
1:08AM0.29m
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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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