Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,827 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Taapuna (Tahiti).
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are all about cross-off winds and moderate swell, but the scores are low, so I wouldn’t rush out. Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing special.
The first real standout is Friday the 4th of September. The morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, plenty of energy pushing through. Combined energy is a massive 3827, so you’ll feel the power. It’s a touch big for the average punter, better for the experienced crew. The wind is cross-off from the east at 25 mph, which will keep things clean. The afternoon eases slightly to 8ft, but still a solid option.
Then, we get a bit of a lull through the middle of the month. The surf drops off, and the wind shifts more cross-shore, making things a bit lumpy. Nothing worth getting excited about until the 13th of September, Sunday. That morning, the swell is a modest 3ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds, and the combined energy is 1244 – moderate but punchy. The wind is light and cross-off, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a good one for the more experienced surfer who wants quality over size. The afternoon picks up to 6ft, still with clean conditions.
Beyond that, the 14th and 15th of September show some bigger swell again, but it’s a bit more marginal with the wind, and the confidence is lower this far out. Keep an eye on it, but don’t book the trip just yet.
Overall, the best bet is Friday the 4th for size and power, and Sunday the 13th for cleaner, more manageable waves. A few gaps in between, so pick your days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2137 | 1379 | 1370 | 775 | 575 | 359 | 277 | 218 | 444 | 864 | 1238 | 1690 | 2805 | 3827 | 3549 | 2720 | 1748 | 1582 | 1064 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:29AM0.30m | 1:53PM0.30m | 1:44AM0.29m | 2:13PM0.27m | 1:58AM0.27m | 2:28PM0.23m | 2:05AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.18m | 1:51AM0.22m | 1:12PM0.15m | 00:22AM0.20m | 10:29AM0.18m | 11:22PM0.22m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:45AM0.02m | 7:57PM0.07m | 8:08AM0.03m | 8:10PM0.09m | 8:29AM0.06m | 8:10PM0.11m | 8:45AM0.09m | 7:23PM0.13m | 8:22AM0.13m | 5:37PM0.12m | 6:03AM0.14m | 5:01PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2137 | 1379 | 1370 | 775 | 575 | 359 | 277 | 168 | 444 | 864 | 1238 | 1690 | 2805 | 3827 | 3549 | 2720 | 1748 | 1582 | 1064 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | NE 6 | SW 20 | ENE 7 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 77 | 84 | 218 | 173 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | SW 21 | NW 10 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 7 | SW 24 | SE 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 18 | 4 | 47 | 50 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | 208 | 134 | 333 | 71 | 207 | 39 | 47 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 62 | 42 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 67 | 42 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2580 | 1145 | 1143 | 181 | 181 | 25 | 182 | 182 | 3503 | 2725 | 2725 | 2725 | 2580 | 2580 | 3336 | 1143 | 1146 | 182 | 25 |
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