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Wave Buoys added.Wavebuoy data has been added to the site. Using the menus, live wave observations can be displayed on the animated surf maps. Click on the symbols to visit pages for each wavebuoy to see the detailed recent history of observations as well as a summary of observations over the past 5 days. The nearest 5 wave buoys are also listed on the description page for each surf report. Here are links to all buoy pages

Taapuna, French Polynesia, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Taapuna in Tahiti is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. A reef breaks left. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include rips,fire coral and sharks.
Taapuna break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Taapuna, Tahiti. Use the tab navigation above to view Taapuna sea temperature, Taapuna photographs, Taapuna detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Taapuna webcams, current wind from Tahiti live weather stations and Taapuna tide predictions. The French Polynesia swell maps link will open up the big picture showing French Polynesia and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from French Polynesia wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Taapuna. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Tahiti surf breaks near to Taapuna to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Taapuna Location Map

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Surf breaks located close to Taapuna Shoreline around Taapuna Roads and rivers around Taapuna

Use this relief map to navigate to Tahiti surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Taapuna

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Taapuna:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) 6 mi
Second closest break Pine Trees (Sunset) 7 mi
Third closest break Pirae 7 mi
Fourth closest break Arue Beach 8 mi
Fifth closest break Paea 8 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Taapuna:
Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 2448 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 2631 mi
Third closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 2843 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy N Hawaii 2 Buoy 2843 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 2948 mi

Tide stations nearest to Taapuna:
Closest tide station Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti 4 mi
Second closest tide station Mataiva, Tahiti 7 mi
Third closest tide station Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island 220 mi
Fourth closest tide station Tubuai Island 397 mi
Fifth closest tide station Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island 569 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Taapuna:
Closest ski area Tukino (New Zealand) 2567 mi
Second closest ski area Whakapapa (New Zealand) 2569 mi
Third closest ski area Turoa (New Zealand) 2573 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 2643 mi
Fifth closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 2777 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Taapuna:
Closest city location Papeete (French Polynesia) 2 mi
Second closest city location Anau (French Polynesia) 159 mi
Third closest city location Avatoru (French Polynesia) 222 mi
Fourth closest city location Tukuhora (French Polynesia) 272 mi
Fifth closest city location Fakatopatere (French Polynesia) 351 mi