Papa Tangaroa surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 (Oct 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papa Tangaroa over the next 16 days.
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