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Papa Tangaroa Surf Forecast
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Papa Tangaroa surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 2.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | |
604 | 565 | 526 | 392 | 211 | 427 | 432 | 865 | 2130 | 1359 | 3720 | 3657 | 3074 | 2424 | 1568 | 1326 | 976 | 600 | 637 | 1163 | 2273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:25PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.86m | 8:48PM0.50m | 9:06AM0.88m | 10:00PM0.54m | 10:07AM0.89m | 11:01PM0.59m | 11:03AM0.89m | 11:55PM0.64m | 11:55AM0.87m | 00:45AM0.68m | 12:44PM0.82m | 1:32AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.17m | 2:11AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.20m | 5:03PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.19m | 5:52PM0.07m | 5:31AM0.18m | 6:36PM0.07m | 6:29AM0.19m | 7:17PM0.08m | 7:24AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 |
 | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | 6:32 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 604 | 201 | 275 | 182 | 92 | 427 | 432 | 668 | 2130 | 1359 | 3720 | 3657 | 3074 | 2424 | 1568 | 1326 | 976 | 600 | 637 | 1163 | 2273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | E 8 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 171 | 565 | 526 | 392 | 196 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 23 | 1330 | 35 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 55 | 77 | 82 | 66 | 47 | 107 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | SSW 8 | ESE 8 | NW 18 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 15 | SE 7 | NW 14 | W 4 | NW 13 | NW 18 |
| kJ | 52 | 37 | 52 | 155 | 211 | 43 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 55 | 11 | 47 | 12 | 28 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | WNW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 24 | 87 | 156 | 865 | 47 | 54 | 40 | 43 | 56 | 80 | 96 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 124 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3525 | 3562 | 3562 | 3525 | 3525 | 6 | 3525 | 3525 | 3602 | 3577 | 3525 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
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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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