Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Taapuna |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
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.
Overall Taapuna Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Taapuna surf quality by season and Taapuna surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Taapuna |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Taapuna:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Papeete Harbour | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Pine Trees (Sunset) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pirae | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Arue Beach | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Taapuna: |
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| 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: |
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| 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 | 221 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 399 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 568 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Taapuna: |
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| 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 |
Town and city forecasts close to Taapuna: |
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| Closest city location | Papeete (French Polynesia) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Punaauia (French Polynesia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Faaa (French Polynesia) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Paea (French Polynesia) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pirae (French Polynesia) | 7 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Taapuna is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Taapuna is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 181 km (112 miles) away.
