Taapuna Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.59° S 149.60° W

Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
26.4°C
0.1° 

Taapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Taapuna surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:

The surf forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 128mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Friday
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1.4
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15
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1344
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819
488
714
733
688
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246
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382
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421
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Wind (km/h)
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S
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NNE
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NW
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WSW
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:21AM0.25m
1:40PM0.20m
1:25AM0.22m
1:33PM0.17m
1:14AM0.20m
12:47PM0.15m
00:26AM0.18m
10:28AM0.16m
10:44PM0.19m
10:01AM0.20m
10:24PM0.21m
10:12AM0.24m
10:29PM0.23m
Low Tide
7:22PM0.08m
7:48AM0.06m
7:25PM0.09m
7:58AM0.09m
6:58PM0.11m
7:35AM0.12m
5:34PM0.12m
5:30AM0.13m
4:44PM0.10m
4:41AM0.12m
4:34PM0.09m
4:28AM0.10m
4:39PM0.07m
4:30AM0.08m
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Information about the Taapuna Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taapuna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taapuna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taapuna 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 (Taapuna) 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 Taapuna 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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