
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Taapuna in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) – 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Taapuna before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s on Monday 16 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
217 | 181 | 247 | 669 | 671 | 877 | 888 | 825 | 766 | 788 | 872 | 573 | 493 | 470 | 393 | 489 | 519 | 547 | 721 | 1254 | 1411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.27m | 00:40AM0.28m | 1:09PM0.25m | 1:03AM0.26m | 1:31PM0.22m | 1:25AM0.24m | 1:52PM0.20m | 1:46AM0.22m | 2:09PM0.18m | 2:06AM0.19m | 2:17PM0.16m | 2:27AM0.17m | 1:27PM0.15m | 8:53PM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.06m | 7:02AM0.02m | 7:03PM0.06m | 7:28AM0.04m | 7:24PM0.07m | 7:54AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.09m | 8:24AM0.09m | 8:08PM0.11m | 9:04AM0.12m | 8:34PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.15m | 4:29PM0.14m | 2:47AM0.15m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 14 | SSW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
217 | 181 | 74 | 101 | 67 | 172 | 288 | 239 | 236 | 156 | 198 | 224 | 271 | 329 | 250 | 137 | 295 | 334 | 721 | 1254 | 1411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 19 | N 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 15 | SSW 14 | N 14 | N 13 |
86 | 178 | 129 | 66 | 123 | 68 | 73 | 63 | 87 | 52 | 51 | 29 | 70 | 146 | 165 | 223 | 280 | 152 | 170 | 195 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | N 10 | S 13 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 15 | NNW 12 | N 15 | N 18 | N 16 | N 16 | NE 7 | NNW 20 | NNW 14 | SW 17 | NNW 17 | SSW 11 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | N 22 |
188 | 30 | 51 | 16 | 15 | 54 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 38 | 66 | 70 | 186 | 98 | 43 | 188 | 53 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
— | 149 | 247 | 669 | 671 | 877 | 888 | 825 | 766 | 788 | 872 | 573 | 493 | 470 | 393 | 489 | 519 | 547 | 571 | 634 | 511 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 17 | 3902 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 3503 | 3503 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 3379 | 2590 | 3379 | 2616 | 3503 | 3503 | 3503 | 3513 |
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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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