
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,833 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
471 | 1748 | 1699 | 1693 | 2314 | 3062 | 2903 | 2329 | 1822 | 2766 | 3384 | 2951 | 2228 | 2019 | 2887 | 2642 | 4402 | 3619 | 3025 | 1958 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:29PM0.23m | 10:29AM0.27m | 10:42PM0.26m | 10:50AM0.30m | 10:57PM0.28m | 11:11AM0.32m | 11:15PM0.29m | 11:35AM0.33m | 11:34PM0.30m | 11:59AM0.33m | 11:55PM0.31m | 12:25PM0.32m | 00:18AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.07m | 4:30AM0.08m | 4:50PM0.06m | 4:41AM0.06m | 5:05PM0.05m | 4:58AM0.04m | 5:23PM0.04m | 5:19AM0.02m | 5:43PM0.04m | 5:43AM0.00m | 6:05PM0.04m | 6:11AM-0.01m | 6:27PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
277 | 1748 | 1699 | 1693 | 2314 | 3062 | 2903 | 2329 | 1822 | 2766 | 3384 | 2951 | 2228 | 2019 | 2887 | 2642 | 4402 | 3619 | 3025 | 1958 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 |
471 | 38 | 50 | 30 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 127 | 422 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 21 | 192 | 344 | 1401 | 25 | 42 | 42 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | ESE 9 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
422 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 23 | 54 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 |
— | — | 208 | 130 | 91 | 59 | — | — | 10 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 39 | 33 | 42 | 31 | 75 | 100 | 126 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 23 | 22 | 1146 | 13 | 1143 | 11 | 11 | 3503 | 2616 | 1146 | 1146 | 1146 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 1146 | 2294 | 2580 |
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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.
Taapuna is 4 km (2 miles) from Papeete. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Papeete. Papeete has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










