Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Taapuna, but you’ll need to pick your moments.
The big story is a pulse of long-period SSW groundswell that rolls in on Friday the 3rd. Early morning, we’re looking at a clean 7ft with a light NE offshore, and the water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The swell energy is strong at 1964, and this is a reef setup that loves that direction. It’s only for advanced surfers, though, and crowds are possible. The wind holds for the morning, but by the afternoon it shifts and the quality drops. Saturday and Sunday are a step down with more cross-shore wind and messy conditions, and then we’ve got a real gap from Sunday afternoon right through to the following Thursday with mostly poor or marginal surf and onshore winds.
Now, the real standout is Tuesday the 14th. This is the one to circle. The morning brings 7ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions, and the combined energy jumps to a massive 3052. The afternoon stays glassy and pushes 8ft—that’s expert territory, period at 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, so it’ll unload with real power on the reef. Light winds and clean faces all day. The 13th is also excellent, with fresh offshore winds and 5ft to 4ft, a very good warm-up. After the 14th, we start to see a drop in quality and the swell backs off into the following weekend.
Friday the 3rd morning at Taapuna is your best early call, but the absolute peak is Tuesday the 14th. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 1950 | 1924 | 1689 | 1622 | 1517 | 1231 | 1127 | 1156 | 886 | 595 | 514 | 341 | 261 | 222 | 163 | 176 | 306 | 392 | 541 | 493 | 447 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:28PM0.27m | 2:38AM0.24m | 2:57PM0.26m | 2:59AM0.24m | 3:29PM0.25m | 3:21AM0.22m | 4:09PM0.23m | 3:44AM0.21m | 5:30PM0.20m | 4:11AM0.19m | 9:02PM0.20m | 8:26AM0.18m | 10:27PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.06m | 8:46PM0.07m | 8:49AM0.07m | 9:16PM0.09m | 9:19AM0.08m | 9:48PM0.11m | 9:54AM0.10m | 10:28PM0.14m | 10:43AM0.11m | 11:33PM0.16m | 12:16PM0.13m | 3:51AM0.17m | 3:13PM0.11m | 4:50AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1950 | 1924 | 1689 | 1622 | 1517 | 1231 | 1127 | 1156 | 886 | 595 | 514 | 341 | 230 | 222 | 163 | 176 | 143 | 392 | 541 | 493 | 447 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NW 14 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 6 | E 8 | N 5 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 6 | 28 | 66 | 128 | 186 | 176 | 261 | 181 | 125 | 61 | 306 | 23 | 21 | 160 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SSE 9 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 30 | 113 | 45 | 9 | 96 | 128 | 232 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | N 4 | N 6 | — | NNW 5 | W 5 | S 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 50 | 51 | 35 | 20 | 42 | — | 51 | 22 | 86 | 54 | 23 | 62 | 52 | 68 | 56 | 38 | 33 | 244 | 213 | — | 339 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 47 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 2580 | 1140 | 1140 | 1146 | 23 | 23 | 2272 | 181 | 1145 | 1143 | 2277 | 217 | 2273 |
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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).
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