Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Taapuna.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are kicking off with some clean, offshore wind but the swell is pretty small, so we’re not looking at anything special just yet. The real standout window is shaping up from the 14th of July onwards, with a solid run of groundswell and some absolutely glassy conditions.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Let’s break it down. Thursday morning the 9th has a 0.9m (3ft) SSW swell with a period of 18 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) offshore breeze. That wind is strong enough to make it a battle, and the combined energy is moderate (812). It’s a pass for me. Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit with a 1.0m (3ft) SW swell and a gentle offshore, but the energy drops (676). Still, not worth getting wet for.

Friday the 10th is similar – small swell in the morning, 0.8m (3ft) from the SSW, but the wind is back up to 30 km/h (19 mph). By afternoon it turns cross-off and the swell drops to 0.7m (2ft). Not much happening.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a write-off. The wind swings onshore, the chop builds, and the swell gets messy. It’s big enough for the experienced crew on Sunday morning with a 1.9m (6ft) SW swell, but the onshore wind ruins it. The combined energy is strong (1776) but unrideable.

Now we get to the good stuff. Monday the 13th is still a bit rough with onshore wind, but the swell is building – 2.1m (7ft) from the SW on Monday morning, with strong energy (2101). It’s a marginal call for experts only.

The first real standout is Tuesday the 14th. The morning is glassy – absolutely zero wind – and we’ve got a 2.2m (7ft) SSW swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is very strong (2438). This is pumping, clean, and perfect for experienced surfers. This is your session. The afternoon gets a bit of a light cross-onshore breeze, so hit the morning window.

After that, Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th gets messy again with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell stays solid, between 2.0m (7ft) and 2.5m (8ft), but the wind is just too dirty. It’s a kite surfer’s paradise, not a paddler’s.

We get a bit of a reprieve from Saturday the 18th onwards. The wind turns cross-offshore, and while the swell drops a bit to 1.8m–2.0m (6–7ft) from the SSW, the conditions are clean. The combined energy is moderate to strong (984–1382). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

The next big standout hits on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday morning has a 1.8m (6ft) S swell with a gentle offshore breeze and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (1107). Tuesday the 21st is even better – morning has a 1.9m (6ft) SSE swell, glassy offshore, and strong energy (1266). Tuesday afternoon sees a 1.2m (4ft) SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, making for some beautiful, long lines at the reef. Combined energy is still strong (1224).

The absolute best of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd. On Wednesday the 22nd, the morning is glassy with a 1.8m (6ft) S swell at 12 seconds, and very strong energy (2057). The afternoon is glassy again with a 1.1m (4ft) SSW swell that has a 20-second period – that’s groundswell royalty. Combined energy is very strong (2327). Thursday the 23rd keeps it going with a 2.0m (7ft) S swell, 18-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. This is as good as it gets.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a fade, with the swell dropping to 1.1m (4ft) and a 15-second period, but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’s still clean.

Overall, the 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of July are your best bets. The 22nd and 23rd are the true standouts. Remember, Taapuna is a reef break, so it handles the long period groundswell beautifully. Get on it.

Rusty.

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