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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) Surf Forecast
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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 07 Apr 2025 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 9th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 11th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.
Mon 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 208 | 247 | 262 | 228 | 290 | 329 | 516 | 635 | 604 | 350 | 441 | 269 | 341 | 273 | 232 | 173 | 168 | 123 | 121 | 72 | 72 | 47 | 40 | 55 | 52 | 34 | 30 | 39 | 37 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 68 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:09PM 0.31 | 11:25AM 0.29 | 11:31PM 0.33 | 11:43AM 0.31 | 11:52PM 0.35 | 12:00PM 0.32 | 12:13AM 0.35 | 12:19PM 0.33 | 12:34AM 0.35 | 12:37PM 0.32 | 12:55AM 0.34 | 12:55PM 0.32 | 1:16AM 0.32 | 1:13PM 0.30 | 1:36AM 0.29 | 1:29PM 0.28 | 1:53AM 0.26 | 1:42PM 0.25 | 2:08AM 0.22 | 1:49PM 0.23 | 2:15AM 0.19 | 1:43PM 0.20 | 1:51AM 0.16 | 12:43PM 0.18 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:08PM 0.05 | 5:28AM 0.03 | 5:28PM 0.03 | 5:49AM 0.02 | 5:48PM 0.02 | 6:08AM 0.02 | 6:07PM 0.01 | 6:27AM 0.02 | 6:27PM 0.01 | 6:45AM 0.03 | 6:46PM 0.01 | 7:02AM 0.04 | 7:07PM 0.02 | 7:19AM 0.05 | 7:27PM 0.03 | 7:35AM 0.07 | 7:48PM 0.04 | 7:51AM 0.09 | 8:09PM 0.07 | 8:02AM 0.11 | 8:29PM 0.09 | 7:58AM 0.13 | 8:47PM 0.13 | 5:31AM 0.14 | ||||||||||||
Mon 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 |
| Sunset | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) 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 (Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay)) 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 Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) 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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