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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 Thursday (Apr 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papara Beach over the next 12 days.
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 750 | 711 | 691 | 691 | 568 | 1508 | 1324 | 1787 | 1608 | 1368 | 1057 | 947 | 947 | 763 | 599 | 472 | 351 | 329 | 632 | 656 | 590 | 964 | 1977 | 1409 | 1175 | 690 | 489 | 1613 | 899 | 700 | 908 | 881 | 1109 | 1223 | 1351 | 1079 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 0.31 | 10:47AM 0.30 | 10:55PM 0.34 | 11:03AM 0.33 | 11:17PM 0.36 | 11:21AM 0.34 | 11:39PM 0.37 | 11:40AM 0.36 | 12:01AM 0.37 | 11:59AM 0.36 | 12:23AM 0.37 | 12:18PM 0.36 | 12:44AM 0.35 | 12:38PM 0.35 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:36PM 0.09 | 4:54AM 0.06 | 4:51PM 0.06 | 5:10AM 0.05 | 5:08PM 0.04 | 5:27AM 0.05 | 5:28PM 0.02 | 5:45AM 0.04 | 5:48PM 0.01 | 6:03AM 0.04 | 6:10PM 0.01 | 6:23AM 0.05 | 6:34PM 0.01 | 6:43AM 0.06 | 6:59PM 0.01 | 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 | ||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). 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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