Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1211 | 1074 | 1172 | 865 | 546 | 407 | 264 | 411 | 886 | 984 | 1042 | 683 | 483 | 356 | 232 | 186 | 284 | 1436 | 4769 | 6539 | 8681 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:06PM0.22m | 3:28AM0.19m | 4:08PM0.21m | 4:27AM0.18m | 6:18PM0.20m | 6:57AM0.18m | 8:13PM0.22m | 8:26AM0.19m | 9:18PM0.24m | 9:18AM0.21m | 10:07PM0.25m | 9:59AM0.23m | 10:50PM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02AM0.10m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.12m | 10:48PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.13m | 00:29AM0.15m | 12:32PM0.13m | 2:27AM0.15m | 2:12PM0.12m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:23PM0.10m | 4:21AM0.12m | 4:16PM0.07m | 4:58AM0.10m | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
674 | 1074 | 1172 | 865 | 546 | 407 | 264 | 411 | 886 | 984 | 1042 | 683 | 483 | 356 | 232 | 129 | 130 | 1436 | 4769 | 6539 | 8681 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | S 19 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SW 18 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
1211 | 394 | 8 | 8 | 115 | 8 | 183 | 116 | 104 | 106 | 69 | 73 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 186 | 96 | 316 | 21 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | S 18 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | NNE 10 | SSE 15 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 10 | S 11 | WSW 12 | ESE 16 |
18 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 7 | 53 | 59 | 41 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 45 | 33 | 284 | 73 | 22 | 14 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 66 | 84 | 87 | 128 | 134 | 15 | 14 | 13 | — | — | — | 2 | 268 | 357 | 287 | 171 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 2580 | 1146 | 1146 | 1146 | 2465 | 181 | 221 | 181 | 181 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 181 |
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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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