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Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) Surf Forecast
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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 Monday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 50 | 195 | 280 | 408 | 450 | 406 | 300 | 259 | 284 | 245 | 269 | 186 | 191 | 169 | 163 | 138 | 69 | 89 | 178 | 222 | 236 | 271 | 274 | 279 | 357 | 419 | 442 | 419 | 437 | 472 | 418 | 374 | 220 | 323 | 373 | 529 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:49PM 0.24 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:01AM 0.10 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 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) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh 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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