Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSE 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 (Jul 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Papa Tangaroa (Tanga-Roa).
Right off the bat, Friday and Saturday are no good. The wind is howling, near gale to fresh breezes cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or blown to bits. Water temp is about 21°, pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real chance for clean waves comes Monday the 13th. That morning we’ve got a 1.7m groundswell from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the NNW. It’s glassy, clean, and the combined energy is 1354 (moderate to strong). This is the standout – not huge, but well-shaped and clean for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore. That’s your session.
Tuesday the 14th goes flat and windy – 1.0m swell and strong breezes, not worth it.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th pump up to 2.5m to 3.0m, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore and strong, making it lumpy and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
Friday the 17th afternoon looks better: 1.7m SW swell with a light breeze, cross-off, and clean. The energy is moderate (984), and it’s got good potential.
There’s a gap of poor or marginal surf through the weekend and into early next week, but then things heat up around Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. Thursday morning brings a 3.0m SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is huge at 3955 (strong to very strong). Winds are cross-off from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. That’s a big, powerful swell – only for experienced surfers, and it’s a reef, so the long period should work well. Friday the 24th stays big with 2.3m and 17-second period, but the wind picks up to strong breeze, still cross-off. The weekend of the 25th and 26th holds 3.0m SW swell with light winds and clean conditions – another possible standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
The break is fairly consistent, a reef exposed to the south swell. Crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of space. Best bet is Monday the 13th – that’s the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 824 | 2980 | 1397 | 520 | 458 | 294 | 245 | 800 | 819 | 735 | 581 | 387 | 220 | 372 | 1596 | 1379 | 712 | 1009 | 1797 | 2686 | 1914 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:29PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.91m | 3:16PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.93m | 4:07PM0.57m | 4:56AM0.93m | 5:05PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.91m | 6:11PM0.54m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:30PM0.54m | 8:00AM0.82m | 8:56PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.22m | 8:26PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.21m | 9:10PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.20m | 9:57PM0.09m | 11:42AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.12m | 12:44PM0.20m | 11:52PM0.17m | 1:51PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.22m | 3:00PM0.20m | 2:32AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 824 | 834 | 1397 | 348 | 295 | 205 | 227 | 800 | 819 | 735 | 581 | 387 | 220 | 372 | 128 | 133 | 207 | 451 | 598 | 330 | 1914 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SE 13 | N 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 183 | 258 | 520 | 520 | 458 | 294 | 245 | 177 | 757 | 563 | 411 | 212 | 98 | 170 | 118 | 170 | 375 | 480 | 376 | 2 | 260 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SE 14 | — | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 32 | 8 | 197 | 104 | 64 | 279 | 215 | 318 | 54 | 56 | 69 | 66 | 43 | 56 | 181 | 266 | 153 | — | — | — | 224 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 10 | — | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | — |
| kJ | 1647 | 2980 | — | 257 | 314 | 253 | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 287 | 926 | 1596 | 1379 | 712 | 1009 | 1797 | 2686 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3541 | 3541 | 3580 | 3602 | 3541 | 3541 | 3602 | 3689 | 3684 | 12 |
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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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