Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSE 7 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1075 | 623 | 599 | 238 | 240 | 177 | 153 | 302 | 1637 | 1255 | 672 | 723 | 414 | 607 | 679 | 757 | 825 | 930 | 1101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:17AM0.31m | 1:35PM0.34m | 1:39AM0.31m | 2:01PM0.32m | 1:59AM0.30m | 2:24PM0.29m | 2:15AM0.28m | 2:43PM0.26m | 2:26AM0.25m | 2:51PM0.22m | 2:24AM0.23m | 2:35PM0.18m | 1:54AM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.00m | 7:48PM0.03m | 7:49AM0.01m | 8:09PM0.05m | 8:13AM0.03m | 8:26PM0.08m | 8:35AM0.05m | 8:38PM0.10m | 8:54AM0.08m | 8:38PM0.12m | 9:04AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.13m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
1075 | 623 | 599 | 238 | 240 | 177 | 88 | 302 | 147 | 127 | 672 | 723 | 377 | 242 | 596 | 757 | 825 | 930 | 1101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
36 | 68 | 26 | 151 | 74 | 72 | 54 | 130 | 8 | 17 | 124 | 253 | 414 | 607 | 679 | 490 | 326 | 253 | 154 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | NW 12 | N 11 | SSW 20 | WSW 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | N 11 | NNE 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | N 10 |
9 | 25 | 99 | 96 | 41 | 80 | 90 | 133 | 6 | 9 | 38 | 14 | 234 | 259 | 2 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 4 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 11 | WNW 10 | N 3 | N 10 | SW 5 |
— | — | 4 | 35 | 38 | 49 | 153 | 220 | 1637 | 1255 | 21 | 214 | 15 | 13 | 81 | 19 | 2 | 31 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 2294 | 2580 | 2580 | 2294 | 1145 | 1145 | 1145 | 18 | 18 | 218 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 18 |
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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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