Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 393 | 308 | 686 | 834 | 1446 | 1327 | 1151 | 1264 | 907 | 405 | 427 | 808 | 702 | 865 | 844 | 612 | 581 | 496 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:04PM0.62m | 10:20AM0.64m | 11:13PM0.68m | 11:26AM0.64m | 00:06AM0.74m | 12:18PM0.63m | 00:49AM0.78m | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.81m | 1:35PM0.61m | 1:57AM0.82m | 2:04PM0.60m | 2:25AM0.82m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:10AM0.28m | 4:44PM0.21m | 5:28AM0.25m | 5:36PM0.19m | 6:27AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.17m | 7:14AM0.19m | 6:54PM0.16m | 7:52AM0.18m | 7:24PM0.16m | 8:26AM0.19m | 7:50PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 437 | 393 | 308 | 535 | 1532 | 904 | 1327 | 1151 | 1264 | 907 | 405 | 400 | 808 | 702 | 865 | 844 | 222 | 293 | 496 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NE 7 | SW 20 | NE 6 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 129 | 686 | 614 | 1446 | 474 | 271 | 55 | 137 | 58 | 427 | 249 | 32 | 122 | 187 | 612 | 581 | 248 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | W 14 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 19 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WSW 9 | NE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 834 | 328 | 164 | 79 | 78 | 41 | 296 | 43 | 36 | 30 | 44 | 176 | 130 | 60 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | SW 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 373 | 688 | 928 | 1529 | 2408 | — | 211 | 164 | 21 | 106 | 222 | 240 | 270 | 435 | 305 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3541 | 3562 | 3525 | 3525 | 3541 | 3525 | 12 | 3541 | 3541 | 6 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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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).
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