Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,022 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Sunday (Nov 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papa Tangaroa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1707 | 2185 | 2326 | 2392 | 2704 | 2967 | 2883 | 2689 | 1915 | 1289 | 1044 | 980 | 636 | 1038 | 587 | 292 | 921 | 2317 | 3369 | 2715 | 1430 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:11PM0.68m | 7:41AM0.43m | 8:21PM0.68m | 9:22AM0.42m | 9:26PM0.70m | 10:38AM0.45m | 10:20PM0.72m | 11:30AM0.47m | 11:06PM0.74m | 12:10PM0.50m | 11:45PM0.75m | 12:44PM0.53m | 00:20AM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.27m | 2:27AM0.30m | 12:57PM0.30m | 3:52AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.32m | 4:52AM0.24m | 3:23PM0.32m | 5:36AM0.21m | 4:24PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.18m | 5:13PM0.30m | 6:43AM0.17m | 5:55PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1707 | 2185 | 2326 | 2392 | 2704 | 2967 | 2883 | 2689 | 1915 | 1289 | 1044 | 980 | 636 | 1038 | 587 | 292 | 921 | 2317 | 3369 | 2715 | 1430 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | W 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 153 | 143 | 86 | 71 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 45 | 450 | 455 | 614 | 594 | 432 | 432 | 489 | 331 | 326 | 709 | 330 | 344 | 946 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | NW 14 | NNW 18 | N 5 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 354 | 432 | 366 | 295 | 266 | 174 | 169 | 167 | 48 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 228 | 16 | 79 | 211 | 79 | 305 | 123 | 13 | 156 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 32 | 61 | 74 | 68 | 22 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3541 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3541 | 3541 | 3541 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 6 |
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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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