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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf Forecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 27 Apr 2024 -10
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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) sea temperature is 28.5°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.3 °C max: 28.8 °C min: 27.7 °C)
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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) sea temperature is 28.5°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.3 °C max: 28.8 °C min: 27.7 °C)


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 Monday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
E
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
2
E
2.1
E
2.1
E
2.4
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.3
ESE
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)678888777777776677999998889998888777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)197312408408450336284245214203192231276252194160277346613661726699861870671450257509482400418346291243223192
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
0.21
2:04PM
0.22
2:51AM
0.17
2:06PM
0.19
9:35AM
0.19
8:52PM
0.20
9:47AM
0.22
9:36PM
0.25
10:09AM
0.25
10:10PM
0.29
10:32AM
0.28
10:42PM
0.33
10:57AM
0.30
11:14PM
0.36
11:24AM
0.32
11:46PM
0.37
11:51AM
0.33
12:18AM
0.36
12:19PM
0.33
12:50AM
0.34
12:49PM
0.32
1:22AM
0.31
1:19PM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
0.08
8:20AM
0.13
9:14PM
0.11
8:12AM
0.15
3:14AM
0.14
3:45PM
0.16
3:40AM
0.11
3:42PM
0.13
4:07AM
0.08
4:04PM
0.09
4:35AM
0.06
4:30PM
0.07
5:04AM
0.05
5:00PM
0.04
5:33AM
0.04
5:31PM
0.02
6:01AM
0.04
6:04PM
0.01
6:30AM
0.04
6:38PM
0.00
6:58AM
0.05
7:12PM
0.01
7:26AM
0.07
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13
Sunset5:39--5:38--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:36--5:35--5:35--5:34--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272727272626262626262727272727272727272727272727272727272727272727272727
Feels °C (?)252424242222232223232525252425252626262525242524252526262626272728283028

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed night).

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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 21 km (13 miles) away and Punaauia, 25 km (16 miles) away.

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