Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about Taapuna.

We’ve got some swell coming through, but it’s a mixed bag. The first few days are a bit messy, but there’s a killer window later that’s got me stoked.

This is a classic reef break, and it’s been getting consistent SSW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

We start on Tuesday, July 28, with a small 4 ft SSW swell, but the north wind at 15 mph makes it bumpy. The combined energy is moderate (517), and it’s a marginal call. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 3 ft SW groundswell (16-second period) and 12 mph north wind, but it’s still not a standout.

Wednesday, July 29, the swell builds to 6 ft from the SW with a 12-second period. The morning has a nice cross-off NNW breeze at 9 mph, and the energy jumps to 1074. It’s clean, but the surf is just okay. By afternoon, the wind swings west and turns cross-on, making it choppy.

Thursday, July 30, is the pick of the first week. We’ve got 7 ft of SSW swell (12 seconds) with a light SE breeze at 6 mph that’s cross-shore. The energy is strong at 1282, and the conditions are clean with just a few ripples. This is a solid session for advanced surfers, but the 7 ft height is pushing it for beginners. The crowd is sometimes an issue, but it’s worth it.

Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2, is a bust. The wind picks up to 21-25 mph from the east, and while it’s cross-off and clean, the swell drops to 3-5 ft, and the energy is low. Friday and Saturday are rain showers, and the scores are poor. Sunday is downright poor with strong breeze.

Monday, August 3, is a quiet day with a 4 ft S swell and 18 mph NE offshore wind. The energy is low (482), but it’s clean. The afternoon gets a bit better with a 3 ft S swell and 15 mph NE wind, making for a clean, moderate session.

Tuesday, August 4, has tiny 2 ft SSW swell, but the wind goes glassy from the SSE at 3 mph. The energy is weak (143), but it’s a rare glassy moment. Not a surfer’s day unless you’re on a longboard.

Now, the real standout is the period from Wednesday, August 6, to Monday, August 12. This is the big one. On Thursday, August 6, the swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is a messy 15 mph cross-on, and the energy is huge (1977). Conditions are poor. By Friday, August 7, we get 10 ft of SSW groundswell (16 seconds) with a 18 mph cross-off wind from the ESE. The energy is massive (4575), and it’s clean. This is expert territory only—over 8 ft, it’s for the brave. The reef setup will handle the long period beautifully, but it will be a heavy, powerful wave.

Saturday, August 8, keeps the 8 ft SSW swell (15 seconds) with 15 mph cross-off winds. Energy is still huge (3346). Clean again. This is the best on offer: big, clean, and powerful.

Sunday, August 9, drops to 7 ft SSW with 25 mph winds from the east—strong breeze, but it’s cross-off and clean. Energy is still high (1716). It’s a bit wild, but workable for experts.

Monday, August 10, is the absolute peak for experience. We’ve got 6 ft SSW swell (14 seconds) with a 15 mph NE offshore wind. The energy is high (1493), and the afternoon is rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a top call.

Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, finish with 4-4 ft SSW swell (12-14 seconds) and light winds. Clean, but smaller. Good for a fun session.

So, the standout is Thursday, August 6, through Monday, August 10, for the big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell. If you’re an expert, point your board at Taapuna. For everyone else, the Thursday, July 30, session is a great, smaller option.

Rusty.

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