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Papara Beach Surf Forecast
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Papara Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 Nov 2024 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papara Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 615 | 533 | 378 | 320 | 264 | 221 | 178 | 120 | 144 | 169 | 165 | 187 | 173 | 187 | 195 | 817 | 1515 | 1766 | 1546 | 1143 | 838 | 928 | 994 | 651 | 1291 | 1225 | 886 | 1586 | 1344 | 996 | 586 | 434 | 347 | 384 | 357 | 368 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:58PM 0.20 | 5:06AM 0.22 | 7:31PM 0.20 | 8:00AM 0.23 | 8:38PM 0.23 | 9:00AM 0.26 | 9:14PM 0.25 | 9:38AM 0.29 | 9:43PM 0.28 | 10:09AM 0.31 | 10:09PM 0.30 | 10:37AM 0.32 | 10:35PM 0.31 | 11:05AM 0.33 | 11:00PM 0.32 | 11:32AM 0.33 | 11:25PM 0.33 | 11:59AM 0.32 | 11:51PM 0.33 | 12:27PM 0.31 | 12:19AM 0.33 | 12:55PM 0.30 | 12:47AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:54AM 0.13 | 9:52PM 0.16 | 12:28PM 0.16 | 1:05AM 0.17 | 2:48PM 0.15 | 2:44AM 0.14 | 3:29PM 0.13 | 3:25AM 0.12 | 3:57PM 0.12 | 3:55AM 0.09 | 4:21PM 0.11 | 4:22AM 0.07 | 4:44PM 0.10 | 4:48AM 0.05 | 5:06PM 0.09 | 5:16AM 0.03 | 5:30PM 0.08 | 5:44AM 0.02 | 5:55PM 0.07 | 6:13AM 0.01 | 6:21PM 0.07 | 6:44AM 0.02 | 6:50PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat morning, near gales from the E by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papara Beach 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 (Papara Beach) 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 Papara Beach 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.
Papara Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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