Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. 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+) | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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