
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a long look at what’s shaping up. We’ve only got one spot on the menu this time, and that’s Taapuna. It’s an advanced reef break, very consistent, and it’s exposed to that SSW swell. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, no big surprises there.
We’ve got a bit of a flat patch to kick things off, but the first real action shows up on Sunday the 26th. The swell is solid at 8ft out of the SSW, and there’s a lot of energy behind it – you’re looking at a combined energy of 1937 (strong). Problem is, the wind is blowing cross-on from the south at 9 mph, so it’s going to be a bit choppy and messy. Not the best start, but it’s surfable for the experienced crew.
Monday the 27th looks a whole lot cleaner. The swell drops a touch to 5ft to 6ft, still from the SSW, but the wind swings offshore from the northeast. By Monday afternoon we’ve got a moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph, and the forecast is calling for very good conditions. That’s the one to aim for early in the week – clean, lined-up waves with some punch.
Tuesday the 28th sees the swell drop right down to under 3ft, which is pretty weak (combined energy around 517-626). The period gets long on Tuesday afternoon at 16 seconds, but the size just isn’t there to make it worthwhile.
Now, Wednesday the 29th is a proper standout. Morning brings clear skies, light offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, and a nice 6ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1090 (moderate to strong), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the first week.
Thursday the 30th is the absolute jewel, though. Thursday morning is glassy. Glassy. Wind is SSW at just 3 mph, the swell is 6ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, combined energy 1013. That is as clean as it gets. If you’re free, that Thursday morning session is going to be magic.
The end of the week and into the weekend (Friday 31st through Sunday August 2nd) gets blown out. Strong cross-shore winds from the SSE over 19 mph and lumpy, messy conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth paddling out in that. The combined energy looks high (1175 to 1318) but it’s all wind-chop.
Then we hit another quiet stretch. From Monday August 3rd through Wednesday August 5th, the swell is small (2ft to 5ft) and the wind is howling from the east at 22-25 mph. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
Things start to look interesting again on Thursday August 6th. The swell picks up to 4ft out of the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind eases off. Thursday afternoon looks very good, with light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions.
Here’s the long-range standout: Friday August 7th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a very long 15-second period. Combined energy is 1695 (strong), wind is a slight offshore breeze from the east at only 3 mph. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That Friday morning is going to be pumping, with long, powerful lines. Just keep in mind this is over a week away, so while it looks promising, it’s not locked in.
Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th also have good, clean swell in the 5ft to 7ft range with moderate energy, but the wind is more cross or cross-off, so not as perfect as Friday.
Monday the 10th looks like a write-off with strong rain showers and 25 mph winds again.
So, bottom line: your best bets are Monday afternoon the 27th for a clean session, Wednesday morning the 29th for quality, and the absolute standout is Thursday morning the 30th – glassy, solid swell, perfect. For the second week, pencil in Friday August 7th as the one to watch.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2036 | 1915 | 1803 | 1258 | 889 | 635 | 427 | 281 | 361 | 455 | 929 | 786 | 1127 | 944 | 929 | 862 | 655 | 503 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:54PM0.23m | 11:40AM0.24m | 00:13AM0.25m | 12:05PM0.26m | 00:33AM0.26m | 12:30PM0.28m | 00:53AM0.27m | 12:54PM0.29m | 1:12AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.30m | 1:30AM0.28m | 1:41PM0.31m | 1:48AM0.28m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:01AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.03m | 6:17AM0.06m | 6:27PM0.01m | 6:34AM0.04m | 6:48PM0.01m | 6:52AM0.03m | 7:09PM0.01m | 7:12AM0.03m | 7:31PM0.02m | 7:33AM0.02m | 7:53PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
2036 | 1915 | 1803 | 1258 | 889 | 635 | 427 | 281 | 229 | 455 | 929 | 786 | 1127 | 944 | 929 | 862 | 655 | 503 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
24 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 92 | 154 | 222 | 361 | 400 | 106 | 146 | 76 | 69 | 41 | 254 | 476 | 383 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | SSW 19 |
21 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 36 | 59 | 55 | 80 | 55 | 30 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 23 | 329 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 9 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 44 | 48 | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 2616 | 2616 | 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.
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