Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 9,967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, talkin’ surf for Papa Tangaroa. This is a heavy reef spot, only for the advanced crew. Water temp is about 71°F, pretty average for the season.
First real chance to surf is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, but it’s touchy. We got 8ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, that’s proper groundswell with a lot of punch. The NW wind at 19 mph is cross-off, keeping the surface clean, and the swell energy is 2762 – that’s a lot of power. But the reports say it’s marginal, so tide’s probably gonna be a factor.
Wednesday the 8th is a washout. Thursday morning the 9th comes up smaller with 4ft from the SW, 13-second period, and a light ESE wind at 6 mph – clean and cross-shore. Energy’s down to 617, so it’s much weaker.
The big standout, the one you gotta aim for, is Monday afternoon, July 13th. Swell is 7ft from the SSE, 12-second period, and the wind is light NW at 9 mph, cross-off and clean. The energy is 1799 – moderate to strong – and the report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the best day, no contest.
Tuesday morning, July 14th is also workable: 7ft SSE swell, 13-second period, fresh north offshore wind at 22 mph. Energy is 1511, but that wind is strong, so it’s only for the bold.
After that, the outlook gets rough. Saturday the 11th has 12ft of messy SSW swell with gale-force winds – don’t even think about it unless you’re a pro. The second week, from the 17th onward, is mostly cross-on winds and lumpy junk, with nothing to get excited about.
So the clear winner is Monday afternoon the 13th at Papa Tangaroa. Make the call, paddle hard, and enjoy it. Everything else is a fight.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2281 | 1647 | 1363 | 953 | 772 | 494 | 424 | 536 | 482 | 702 | 9967 | 3307 | 1747 | 544 | 375 | 1013 | 1444 | 1427 | 1240 | 1132 | 1363 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.73m | 1:04PM0.62m | 1:53AM0.80m | 1:45PM0.61m | 2:34AM0.86m | 2:29PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.91m | 3:16PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.93m | 4:07PM0.57m | 4:56AM0.93m | 5:05PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.19m | 7:27AM0.27m | 7:12PM0.15m | 8:15AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.12m | 9:03AM0.22m | 8:26PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.21m | 9:10PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.20m | 9:57PM0.09m | 11:42AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | 6:39 |
mm | — | 11 | 13 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 16 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 2281 | 1647 | 1363 | 953 | 479 | 323 | 226 | 536 | 482 | 702 | 1124 | 3307 | 1747 | 544 | 269 | 999 | 1444 | 1427 | 1240 | 1132 | 1363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 212 | 145 | 195 | 191 | 772 | 494 | 424 | 447 | 367 | 258 | 111 | 335 | 160 | 294 | 325 | 1013 | 554 | 689 | 464 | 255 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | N 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 269 | — | 3 | 98 | 131 | 123 | 287 | 65 | 41 | 20 | — | 253 | 314 | 279 | 160 | 368 | 304 | 60 | 95 | 127 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NE 6 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 233 | — | 25 | 21 | — | — | — | 191 | 341 | 998 | 9967 | — | — | 274 | 375 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 524 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3588 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3635 | 3562 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3673 |
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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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