Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, switching over to the old measurements for you.
Let's cut to the chase. The first week is a washout. From Sunday the 5th on, it's just not happening. Sunday morning at Taapuna has a 6ft SSW swell, but the crosswind kills it. Water temp is 81°, right where it should be for July.
Monday the 6th brings onshore wind and choppy slop. Tuesday and Wednesday are rubbish. Even when the wind drops Thursday the 9th, the swell is gone. A whole week of waiting.
The second week is a different story. Saturday the 11th is our first real chance. Clean, light offshore wind and a solid 4ft to 4ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate, and Taapuna is wired for SSW. It'll be worth the paddle.
But the big one is Wednesday the 15th of July. Morning session. A chunky 8ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. The energy is pumping at 2259 – that's strong. And the wind is light offshore. This is prime, but it's expert territory at that size. Not for the faint of heart.
Thursday the 16th is still looking good, with a 5ft to 6ft SSW swell and light offshore winds. Another clean day for the experienced surfer.
The tail end, around the 20th, shows big 8ft SE swells, but the wind is howling. Massive energy (over 2000), but with a strong breeze, it'll be a battle. Might be better for the kite surfers than a paddle surfer.
So, a rough start, but patience pays off with a solid window from the 11th, peaking on the 15th. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1013 | 1049 | 1002 | 595 | 522 | 302 | 261 | 218 | 279 | 372 | 306 | 413 | 607 | 534 | 447 | 283 | 264 | 342 | 472 | 552 | 475 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:29PM0.25m | 3:21AM0.22m | 4:09PM0.23m | 3:44AM0.21m | 5:30PM0.20m | 4:11AM0.19m | 9:02PM0.20m | 8:26AM0.18m | 10:27PM0.22m | 9:55AM0.20m | 11:12PM0.24m | 10:46AM0.23m | 11:47PM0.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.08m | 9:48PM0.11m | 9:54AM0.10m | 10:28PM0.14m | 10:43AM0.11m | 11:33PM0.16m | 12:16PM0.13m | 3:51AM0.17m | 3:13PM0.11m | 4:50AM0.14m | 4:34PM0.08m | 5:17AM0.12m | 5:23PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 1013 | 1049 | 1002 | 595 | 522 | 302 | 226 | 218 | 279 | 49 | 300 | 413 | 607 | 534 | 447 | 283 | 264 | 342 | 472 | 552 | 359 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WNW 5 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 6 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 25 | 16 | 77 | 128 | 15 | 170 | 261 | 199 | 123 | 113 | 306 | 20 | 32 | 132 | 80 | 251 | 220 | 61 | 76 | 45 | 475 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 9 | WSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 57 | 38 | 76 | 38 | 177 | 59 | 60 | 140 | 154 | 152 | 173 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WSW 5 | S 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 11 | — | SE 10 | ESE 11 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 44 | 354 | 109 | 98 | 46 | — | 372 | — | 212 | 275 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 2580 | 1146 | 2580 | 1146 | 2580 | 2616 | 2272 | 181 | 181 | 221 | 18 | 2301 | 2400 | 3336 | 3336 | 22 | 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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