Taapuna surf break

Taapuna surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
29.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1206
1172
1588
1127
921
581
451
281
180
234
242
360
643
1199
1024
994
1361
1750
1684
1292
1068
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:27AM0.29m
11:49PM0.32m
11:48AM0.30m
00:12AM0.31m
12:10PM0.30m
00:35AM0.29m
12:31PM0.29m
00:58AM0.27m
12:51PM0.27m
1:20AM0.25m
1:12PM0.25m
1:41AM0.22m
1:31PM0.23m
1:59AM0.20m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.02m
5:59AM0.05m
6:03PM0.02m
6:18AM0.05m
6:26PM0.01m
6:36AM0.05m
6:49PM0.02m
6:55AM0.06m
7:13PM0.03m
7:14AM0.07m
7:38PM0.04m
7:33AM0.08m
8:04PM0.06m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:39
5:38
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
3
1
3
7
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
3
Temp °C
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
29
28
29
30
29
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
31
31
30
28
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1206
1172
1588
1127
921
581
451
281
180
137
242
342
643
1199
1024
721
1361
1750
1684
1292
1068
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
0.4
NNE
10
0.6
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
13
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
216
38
40
32
30
42
37
98
142
234
76
360
317
33
286
994
528
32
30
29
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
11
0.5
SW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
S
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
16
0.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
65
154
5
45
44
45
18
12
15
13
83
21
28
19
31
31
29
14
17
51
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
4
0.6
SE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
98
31
67
7
71
45
9
41
33
35
33
31
28
42
70
54
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
18
0
0
18
18
181
18
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
181
30
181
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Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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