Taapuna surf break

Taapuna surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -10
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Taapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
9
0.4
SW
16
1.8
SE
9
3
ESE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
69
528
1411
519
602
684
773
691
857
883
1159
947
834
798
778
1982
1801
1895
1443
1304
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
ENE
5
N
5
N
10
N
15
WNW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:12AM0.24m
10:31PM0.29m
10:35AM0.26m
11:01PM0.31m
10:59AM0.28m
11:32PM0.31m
11:26AM0.29m
00:04AM0.30m
11:55AM0.30m
00:37AM0.29m
12:28PM0.29m
1:12AM0.27m
1:03PM0.29m
1:47AM0.24m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.08m
4:47AM0.08m
4:39PM0.05m
5:12AM0.07m
5:11PM0.03m
5:39AM0.07m
5:45PM0.01m
6:07AM0.06m
6:22PM0.00m
6:36AM0.06m
7:01PM0.01m
7:07AM0.07m
7:42PM0.02m
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:31
51
11
2
7
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
4
9
Temp °C
24
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
21
21
22
26
22
23
25
25
26
29
29
29
29
29
30
28
28
27
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.5
SE
9
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
S
14
Energy kJ
120
69
219
359
471
516
684
773
691
857
883
908
947
834
798
630
1982
1801
1895
1443
1304
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
NNW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
E
10
1.2
SE
9
0.4
SSW
24
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
1.3
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
0.8
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.6
S
18
Energy kJ
46
44
16
376
36
37
51
230
217
95
78
1159
553
826
563
778
169
164
86
93
227
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.8
SSW
21
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NNW
15
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
21
18
16
37
46
35
49
23
29
584
224
250
231
260
252
200
15
14
58
44
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
6
1.8
SE
9
3
ESE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.4
SE
12
0.9
E
5
0.6
E
4
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
519
251
528
1411
519
602
294
156
497
36
10
235
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
2272
2294
181
19
2272
181
181
15
0
0
0
0
0
33
19
0
19
181
181
181
181
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Taapuna Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Taapuna may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Taapuna is 4 km (2 miles) from Papeete. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Papeete. Papeete has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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