Papa Tangaroa Surf Break

Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Issued: 11 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
22.7° C

1.3°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SE 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.8
SE
15
3
SE
14
3
SE
14
2.5
SE
13
2.5
SE
13
2.3
SE
13
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1996
1470
1187
1511
3594
3186
2542
2221
1791
1626
1167
778
466
702
1055
1082
1014
1123
4128
3116
3714
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
NNW
15
N
30
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
30
N
15
NNE
25
NE
30
ENE
30
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:26PM0.54m
5:20AM0.89m
5:33PM0.52m
6:21AM0.90m
6:48PM0.51m
7:26AM0.90m
8:08PM0.52m
8:32AM0.88m
9:26PM0.55m
9:37AM0.86m
10:37PM0.60m
10:39AM0.83m
11:39PM0.65m
Low Tide
11:06AM0.23m
10:17PM0.12m
12:13PM0.21m
11:15PM0.15m
1:23PM0.19m
00:21AM0.17m
2:31PM0.17m
1:35AM0.20m
3:35PM0.14m
2:52AM0.22m
4:34PM0.12m
4:09AM0.23m
5:27PM0.11m
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:06
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
1
3
2
Temp °C
19
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
Feels °C
15
15
15
14
16
19
17
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
20
20
18
20
18
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.8
SE
15
3
SE
14
3
SE
14
2.5
SE
13
2.5
SE
13
2.3
SE
13
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.6
W
9
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
1996
1470
1187
1511
3594
3186
2542
2221
1791
1337
977
671
403
347
450
1082
1014
1123
4128
3116
3714
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
9
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SSW
10
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.6
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
1
SSW
9
1.7
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
295
112
56
813
803
676
869
845
1096
1626
1167
778
466
374
1055
209
85
184
365
330
266
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NE
7
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
WSW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SE
11
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.7
SW
20
1.5
SW
18
0.2
NNW
12
Energy kJ
181
14
32
9
22
9
447
844
765
21
72
306
388
702
224
132
55
31
392
1414
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1.1
NW
5
1.5
NW
5
1.4
SE
11
1.7
ESE
5
2
ESE
6
2.1
SE
7
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
Energy kJ
202
187
232
13
28
66
119
415
175
270
410
31
50
89
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
2
2
Distance (km)
6
12
6
3541
6
6
6
6
1
0
0
3562
12
3580
2
0
3525
0
6
3525
3541
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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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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