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Papara Beach surf Forecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papara Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 2nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 640 | 1671 | 1762 | 1422 | 1058 | 865 | 724 | 1061 | 904 | 468 | 397 | 352 | 405 | 447 | 464 | 438 | 368 | 597 | 1517 | 1667 | 1486 | 905 | 591 | 1132 | 1210 | 1286 | 1037 | 703 | 1454 | 1716 | 1982 | 1908 | 1557 | 1191 | 862 | 814 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:07AM 0.32 | 12:58PM 0.33 | 1:30AM 0.29 | 1:20PM 0.31 | 1:54AM 0.26 | 1:43PM 0.28 | 2:22AM 0.22 | 2:11PM 0.25 | 3:03AM 0.19 | 3:02PM 0.22 | 9:05AM 0.21 | 8:32PM 0.24 | 9:22AM 0.24 | 9:21PM 0.29 | 9:45AM 0.28 | 9:58PM 0.34 | 10:11AM 0.32 | 10:32PM 0.37 | 10:38AM 0.35 | 11:06PM 0.39 | 11:07AM 0.37 | 11:39PM 0.39 | 11:37AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:03AM 0.07 | 7:25PM 0.03 | 7:23AM 0.09 | 7:53PM 0.06 | 7:43AM 0.11 | 8:27PM 0.09 | 8:00AM 0.14 | 9:24PM 0.13 | 7:48AM 0.17 | 1:17AM 0.15 | 2:06PM 0.18 | 3:08AM 0.13 | 3:05PM 0.14 | 3:44AM 0.10 | 3:41PM 0.09 | 4:15AM 0.08 | 4:15PM 0.05 | 4:45AM 0.06 | 4:49PM 0.02 | 5:15AM 0.05 | 5:23PM -0.00 | 5:44AM 0.05 | 5:58PM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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