Taapuna Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.59° S 149.60° W

Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
26.4°C
0.3° 

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


Taapuna surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 20s period, SSW swell with 5,234 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
20
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
523
1231
4340
4161
3956
2906
2638
2122
2048
1605
5234
3142
2820
2682
2581
2515
2122
1512
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
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SE
30
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
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ESE
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SE
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SE
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SSE
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SE
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SE
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SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
1:34AM0.26m
2:03PM0.21m
1:43AM0.23m
1:53PM0.16m
1:20AM0.20m
10:41AM0.15m
11:16PM0.19m
9:56AM0.20m
10:40PM0.22m
10:16AM0.25m
10:44PM0.24m
10:40AM0.29m
10:58PM0.27m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.06m
7:32PM0.11m
8:27AM0.10m
6:27PM0.13m
7:04AM0.15m
4:54PM0.11m
4:51AM0.14m
4:32PM0.08m
4:29AM0.11m
4:44PM0.05m
4:39AM0.07m
5:03PM0.04m
4:58AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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