Surf Forecasts:
Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf in feet and degrees.
First up, we’ve got a solid window, but it’s not for the faint of heart. The main event is Papa Tangaroa (Tanga-Roa). This is a heavy reef break, advanced only. Saturday, August 29th morning is glassy with a 5 km/h NE wind, and the swell is a solid 7ft from the SW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1823. That’s the cleanest, most powerful session of the whole forecast. The afternoon holds up with a moderate offshore, but by Sunday, the wind turns onshore and it’s game over.
After that Saturday, a big SW swell rolls in from Sunday, August 30th, through to Tuesday, September 1st, with heights over 8ft and up to 13ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore and strong. Water temp is about average for this time of year. The energy is huge (9466 on the 31st), but it’s a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not worth it on a reef.
The next real chance is Tuesday, September 8th. Clean conditions in the morning with a 6ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a light ENE breeze at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 1101. The afternoon is similar with a 5ft swell. Solid for experienced surfers.
Then, Wednesday, September 9th afternoon looks good. A 6ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NNE at 16 mph. The energy is strong at 2987. That’s a groundswell that will line up nicely on the reef. A proper option for the advanced crew.
After that, the wind gets messy and the swell fades. The second week drops to 2ft to 3ft with poor winds. The last week is a total write-off.
So, the real standout is Saturday, August 29th morning – that’s your cleanest, most powerful bet. The backup is Wednesday, September 9th afternoon for a long-period groundswell, but it’s further out, so less certain. The rest is for the hardcore only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1146 | 901 | 759 | 1140 | 1017 | 1293 | 5330 | 9009 | 8358 | 6689 | 4915 | 4024 | 3067 | 2967 | 2310 | 1874 | 1333 | 695 | 410 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:39AM0.59m | 7:38PM0.50m | 8:11AM0.55m | 9:21PM0.55m | 9:43AM0.54m | 10:29PM0.63m | 10:48AM0.55m | 11:18PM0.71m | 11:37AM0.57m | 00:00AM0.79m | 12:17PM0.59m | 00:39AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.32m | 1:31PM0.34m | 1:38AM0.35m | 2:50PM0.32m | 3:39AM0.33m | 3:54PM0.29m | 4:58AM0.28m | 4:43PM0.25m | 5:52AM0.22m | 5:24PM0.20m | 6:35AM0.17m | 6:02PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1146 | 901 | 759 | 1140 | 1017 | 1293 | 5330 | 9009 | 8358 | 6689 | 4915 | 4024 | 3067 | 2967 | 2310 | 1874 | 1333 | 695 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 11 | WSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | — | SW 20 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | S 9 |
| kJ | 330 | 812 | 724 | 441 | 85 | 1160 | 59 | 400 | 36 | 33 | 17 | 796 | 724 | 104 | — | 15 | 44 | 131 | 153 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 20 | S 11 | W 17 | S 11 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 34 | 110 | 103 | 87 | 138 | 87 | 140 | 57 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 410 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 47 | 811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 126 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3610 | 3610 | 3577 | 3638 | 3525 | 3525 | 3525 | 3541 | 3525 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3525 | 6 | 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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