
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 25s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and knots.
Taapuna is looking at a rough start. The wind is blowing hard from the south and southeast, cross-onshore and cross-shore, making everything choppy and bumpy. The swell is solid – 6 to 8 feet from the SSW, with good energy (2507 to 3505) – but the wind is killing the quality. Water temp is about 80°, normal for this time of year.
The first real highlight is Monday, July 20th, in the morning. Swell drops to around 5 feet, but the period stretches out to a very long 22 seconds. That’s real groundswell, and the combined energy is 4006. The wind goes light and variable, leaving the surface glassy with just tiny ripples. This is the cleanest window of the whole run – lined-up reef waves, but it’s an advanced spot, and crowds can pop up.
From July 21st through the 23rd, the swell pumps up to 8 to 10 feet, with energy readings from 3118 to 5144. The wind finally turns offshore and cross-offshore from the east and northeast, cleaning it up. This is pure expert territory – 10-foot waves on a reef with a strong offshore breeze is no joke. The 23rd has a risk of thunderstorms, but if you’re an experienced charger, it’s game on.
After that, the swell drops fast. By the 25th and 26th, it’s down to 4 to 4 feet, with onshore wind. Not worth it.
Then, a late gift on Monday, July 27th, in the morning. A clean 7-foot SSW swell with light offshore wind from the east-southeast. The energy is moderate (1104), but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, offshore, and likely uncrowded. That’s your session.
So, the two best bets: the 20th morning for that long-period glass, and the 27th morning for clean offshore conditions. The rest is either wind-chopped or too big for anyone but the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1338 | 2349 | 1721 | 1653 | 1772 | 2109 | 2842 | 2008 | 1838 | 1682 | 1376 | 1027 | 849 | 547 | 995 | 2885 | 1676 | 2445 | 2970 | 3845 | 5094 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:17AM0.27m | 1:22PM0.32m | 1:45AM0.28m | 1:58PM0.31m | 2:12AM0.27m | 2:33PM0.30m | 2:38AM0.26m | 3:07PM0.28m | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:40PM0.25m | 3:23AM0.23m | 4:14PM0.22m | 3:33AM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.00m | 7:17AM0.03m | 7:48PM0.01m | 7:48AM0.03m | 8:20PM0.03m | 8:20AM0.03m | 8:50PM0.06m | 8:50AM0.05m | 9:17PM0.09m | 9:21AM0.07m | 9:42PM0.12m | 9:53AM0.10m | 10:04PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | 5:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
1338 | 2349 | 1721 | 1653 | 1772 | 2109 | 2842 | 2008 | 1838 | 1682 | 1376 | 1027 | 849 | 547 | 995 | 2885 | 1676 | 1059 | 994 | 3845 | 5094 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 25 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | E 12 |
1169 | 348 | 356 | 581 | 1526 | 1396 | 328 | 299 | 238 | 154 | 72 | 232 | 232 | 101 | 181 | 99 | 797 | 2445 | 2970 | 1193 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 12 | — |
15 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 41 | 65 | 40 | 61 | 81 | 184 | 138 | 21 | 21 | 181 | 93 | 33 | 370 | 502 | 530 | 30 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 5 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 72 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3830 | 3831 | 3503 | 3503 | 3513 | 30 | 2616 | 2616 | 2616 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 1146 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 182 | 2616 |
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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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