10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Papatura Island, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands
Papatura Island represents the ultimate in remote Pacific surf—a dedicated surf resort in the Solomon Islands where pristine reef passes break in crystalline water with no one else around. The left-hand wave catches Coral Sea swells that wrap around the island chain during the trade wind season, producing quality barrels over healthy reef. Reaching Papatura requires commitment (boat charter from Honiara), but the reward is uncrowded perfection in one of the least-surfed regions on Earth. For those seeking genuine adventure with quality waves, the Solomons deliver.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 38/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 10/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 164° is 4° off optimal 160°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 152° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (164°), size (0.9m), or wind (6 km/h from 152°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 8s period
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (164°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 7s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 130° is 30° off optimal 160°, barely within workable range 130°-190°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 125° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (130°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 125°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 130° (SE) at 7s period
No alignment: Swell from 91° is outside workable range 130°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (91°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 91° (E) at 6s period
No alignment: Swell from 92° is outside workable range 130°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 125° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (92°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 125°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 92° (E) at 6s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 126° is 34° off optimal 160°, barely within workable range 130°-190°.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 158° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (126°), size (0.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 158°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 126° (SE) at 5s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 168° is 8° off optimal 160°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (168°), size (0.4m), or wind (14 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 6s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 166° is 6° off optimal 160°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (166°), size (0.7m), or wind (17 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 5s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Perfect alignment: Swell from 160° is within 5° of optimal 160°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (160°), size (0.4m), or wind (29 km/h from 173°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 160° (SSE) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 137° is 23° off optimal 160°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (137°), size (0.5m), or wind (31 km/h from 181°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 137° (SE) at 6s period
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