
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 3,939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1541 | 1070 | 2069 | 3807 | 2189 | 1271 | 1031 | 642 | 1225 | 1261 | 970 | 2432 | 1839 | 1415 | 962 | 656 | 742 | 837 | 742 | 603 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03PM0.28m | 2:33AM0.24m | 2:50PM0.27m | 3:11AM0.22m | 3:42PM0.25m | 3:53AM0.21m | 4:48PM0.23m | 4:51AM0.20m | 6:27PM0.22m | 6:39AM0.19m | 8:20PM0.22m | 8:23AM0.20m | 9:36PM0.22m | 9:33AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.04m | 8:36AM0.07m | 9:20PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.08m | 10:07PM0.10m | 10:08AM0.10m | 11:04PM0.13m | 11:11AM0.12m | 00:31AM0.15m | 12:49PM0.13m | 2:58AM0.15m | 2:59PM0.12m | 4:14AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | 5:32 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1541 | 1070 | 2069 | 3807 | 2189 | 1271 | 1031 | 642 | 1225 | 1261 | 880 | 2432 | 1839 | 1415 | 962 | 656 | 742 | 837 | 742 | 603 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 22 |
29 | 499 | 569 | 121 | 97 | 63 | 44 | 249 | 42 | 16 | 970 | 100 | 82 | 69 | 96 | 125 | 76 | 58 | 52 | 32 | 412 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 22 | SE 15 | — | — | NE 11 | N 11 | SE 13 | N 10 | NE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
— | 154 | 56 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 56 | 61 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — |
22 | 254 | 150 | 286 | 158 | 172 | 151 | 155 | 30 | 317 | 360 | 49 | 61 | 62 | 69 | 66 | 42 | 35 | 27 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1145 | 1143 | 1143 | 1145 | 2272 | 1143 | 1140 | 3513 | 2616 | 2616 | 1143 | 2616 | 1143 | 2616 | 2616 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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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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