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Papa Tangaroa surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
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Papa Tangaroa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papa Tangaroa sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 16,780 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jun 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | |
1692 | 1540 | 6242 | 1850 | 4043 | 3470 | 2496 | 3681 | 5497 | 7798 | 7479 | 6604 | 4734 | 2113 | 1256 | 2534 | 4220 | 9600 | 16780 | 13847 | 8714 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | |
High Tide | 5:14PM0.45m | 6:03AM0.71m | 6:19PM0.43m | 6:54AM0.71m | 7:36PM0.41m | 7:46AM0.72m | 8:51PM0.42m | 8:37AM0.72m | 9:52PM0.44m | 9:24AM0.73m | 10:40PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.73m | 11:19PM0.50m | 10:47AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.27m | 1:21PM0.31m | 11:27PM0.30m | 2:26PM0.29m | 00:19AM0.32m | 3:21PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.34m | 4:07PM0.25m | 2:23AM0.34m | 4:45PM0.23m | 3:21AM0.34m | 5:19PM0.21m | 4:14AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | 6:30 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 20 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
1692 | 1540 | 241 | 1223 | 4043 | 3470 | 1928 | 3681 | 5497 | 7798 | 7479 | 6604 | 4734 | 2113 | 1256 | 2534 | 4220 | 9600 | 16780 | 13847 | 8714 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | W 10 | NW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 14 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
71 | 7 | 41 | 1850 | 1055 | 1645 | 2496 | 1135 | 919 | 680 | 379 | 238 | 424 | 970 | 933 | 71 | 76 | 65 | 60 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 18 | NW 16 | SW 18 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | SW 20 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 14 | SE 10 | NNW 13 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
19 | 12 | 41 | 1189 | 25 | 54 | 640 | 20 | 28 | 82 | 89 | 80 | 133 | 67 | 105 | 25 | 58 | 76 | 34 | 29 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | — | — | W 4 | W 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
716 | 1343 | 6242 | 361 | — | — | 9 | 180 | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3541 | 12 | 3610 | 3562 | 3588 | 3602 | 3580 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3525 | 3610 | 3610 | 3525 | 6 | 0 | 3525 |
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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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