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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) surf Forecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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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 Tuesday (May 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 06) 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 0.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 346 | 400 | 595 | 654 | 569 | 464 | 418 | 323 | 299 | 268 | 280 | 238 | 117 | 163 | 149 | 146 | 68 | 103 | 45 | 110 | 120 | 124 | 84 | 80 | 271 | 230 | 172 | 173 | 159 | 163 | 183 | 179 | 266 | 274 | 271 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | 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 | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 1:54AM 0.27 | 1:50PM 0.28 | 2:28AM 0.23 | 2:24PM 0.24 | 3:09AM 0.19 | 3:09PM 0.21 | 5:00AM 0.16 | 6:05PM 0.19 | 8:36AM 0.18 | 8:32PM 0.21 | 9:22AM 0.20 | 9:24PM 0.24 | 9:50AM 0.23 | 9:58PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 7:48PM 0.03 | 7:54AM 0.08 | 8:25PM 0.06 | 8:23AM 0.10 | 9:09PM 0.09 | 8:56AM 0.12 | 10:18PM 0.12 | 10:02AM 0.15 | 2:20AM 0.13 | 2:33PM 0.14 | 3:28AM 0.11 | 3:25PM 0.12 | 4:02AM 0.10 | 3:56PM 0.10 | 4:29AM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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