Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, for those of you who think in feet and miles.
We’re looking at one spot only: Taapuna. It’s a reef break that only works when the swell is coming from the SSW, and it’s no place for beginners. The water is at 79°F, which is just about dead average for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable.
The run starts hot on Wednesday July 22nd with a big 10ft SSW groundswell. The wind is a solid 22 mph cross-offshore from the east, so the wave face will be clean, but that breeze is packing a punch. The wave energy is crazy strong at 4757. It’s going to be heavy. Thursday the 23rd is still big at 8ft, with strong cross-offshore wind again. The absolute gem of this whole forecast is Sunday July 26th. We get a 8ft SW swell, and in the morning the wind is completely glassy, flat calm. That’s your best shot. The energy is good at 1778, the waves will be lined up and clean for the experienced crew. Sunday afternoon stays glassy with a 7ft swell.
After that, the size drops off into the first week of August. Winds get nasty out of the south and southeast at 25 mph or more, making it a rough and lumpy scene. From August 4th onward, the swell gets small and the wind stays strong. Those days are better for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The clear standout is Sunday July 26th. Best swell, no wind, perfect for the experts. Next best is Tuesday July 28th afternoon with a clean 5ft SW swell and light winds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4618 | 4694 | 3133 | 2338 | 1415 | 924 | 789 | 702 | 934 | 1218 | 1729 | 1756 | 1407 | 1022 | 674 | 527 | 386 | 366 | 828 | 1462 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:20PM0.19m | 9:52AM0.17m | 11:18PM0.20m | 10:42AM0.20m | 11:35PM0.22m | 11:13AM0.22m | 11:54PM0.23m | 11:40AM0.24m | 00:13AM0.25m | 12:05PM0.26m | 00:33AM0.26m | 12:30PM0.28m | 00:53AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.14m | 5:34AM0.15m | 4:58PM0.11m | 5:35AM0.12m | 5:24PM0.08m | 5:47AM0.10m | 5:47PM0.05m | 6:01AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.03m | 6:17AM0.06m | 6:27PM0.01m | 6:34AM0.04m | 6:48PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 4618 | 4694 | 3133 | 2338 | 1415 | 924 | 789 | 702 | 934 | 1218 | 1729 | 1756 | 1407 | 1022 | 674 | 527 | 386 | 366 | 828 | 1462 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 48 | 29 | — | 5 | 4 | 11 | 29 | 71 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 92 | 154 | 257 | 362 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 20 | SSE 12 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 139 | 308 | 44 | 32 | 24 | 10 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2272 | 2272 | 1136 | 2616 | 1136 | 169 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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