Taapuna surf break

Taapuna surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 May 2026 -10
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Taapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
3
3
4
3
2
0
2
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
9
1.8
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
1.6
SE
9
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
2.1
ESE
9
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
783
701
606
547
1012
380
471
574
684
773
846
961
947
1255
822
974
778
630
1982
1994
Wind (km/h)
45
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
50
ESE
50
E
30
ESE
35
E
35
E
35
E
25
E
10
E
15
NE
20
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:52AM0.22m
10:03PM0.26m
10:12AM0.24m
10:31PM0.29m
10:35AM0.26m
11:01PM0.31m
10:59AM0.28m
11:32PM0.31m
11:26AM0.29m
00:04AM0.30m
11:55AM0.30m
00:37AM0.29m
12:28PM0.29m
1:12AM0.27m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.10m
4:24AM0.09m
4:10PM0.08m
4:47AM0.08m
4:39PM0.05m
5:12AM0.07m
5:11PM0.03m
5:39AM0.07m
5:45PM0.01m
6:07AM0.06m
6:22PM0.00m
6:36AM0.06m
7:01PM0.01m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:32
5:31
4
11
45
5
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
4
7
1
1
2
1
5
Temp °C
27
26
25
25
25
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
23
23
23
19
20
21
24
25
25
26
29
29
29
27
28
28
29
28
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
11
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
1.4
SE
9
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.2
SE
9
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
103
11
54
120
69
321
376
471
230
684
773
846
961
947
895
822
974
778
630
1982
1994
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SSW
21
0.6
SE
8
1.3
SSW
19
1.1
SW
18
1
SSW
18
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SSW
16
0.7
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
Energy kJ
68
49
53
46
44
219
37
36
574
184
112
78
584
49
1255
711
651
501
612
134
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
NW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
SSW
24
0.7
SE
8
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
0.3
N
9
0.3
SE
14
Energy kJ
20
55
49
21
18
16
35
46
37
32
23
217
61
224
212
190
178
172
137
15
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
9
1.8
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1
E
5
2.1
ESE
9
0.5
E
7
0.6
SE
4
0.6
ESE
7
1.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
517
783
701
606
547
1012
380
330
43
666
26
9
40
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2272
2301
2272
2272
2272
2294
2580
2272
181
18
0
0
169
33
33
19
19
19
181
181
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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