Taapuna Surf Break

Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.59° S 149.60° W

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
27.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Taapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Taapuna surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 25th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, moderate winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Tue night).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
19
2
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
642
986
1278
960
2432
2084
1706
1193
899
494
721
647
530
493
1089
1852
2445
2648
2169
1435
1099
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
45
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:53AM0.21m
4:48PM0.23m
4:51AM0.20m
6:27PM0.22m
6:39AM0.19m
8:20PM0.22m
8:23AM0.20m
9:36PM0.22m
9:33AM0.21m
10:29PM0.23m
10:21AM0.22m
11:08PM0.24m
10:58AM0.23m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.10m
10:08AM0.10m
11:04PM0.13m
11:11AM0.12m
00:31AM0.15m
12:49PM0.13m
2:58AM0.15m
2:59PM0.12m
4:14AM0.14m
4:12PM0.10m
4:54AM0.12m
4:57PM0.08m
5:25AM0.10m
5:32PM0.06m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:32
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
Feels °C
25
23
22
21
21
24
24
24
25
25
28
29
30
29
29
27
26
27
26
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
2
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
642
986
1278
880
2432
2084
1706
1193
899
494
721
647
530
493
1089
1852
2445
2648
2169
1435
1099
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
1.2
SSW
19
0.8
SE
8
0.3
N
11
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
SSW
21
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.9
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
249
42
25
960
80
22
107
125
128
86
73
55
53
359
406
382
57
37
31
209
202
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
S
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
44
10
4
16
14
12
5
5
5
237
45
24
23
55
58
64
13
19
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.5
E
5
1.6
E
8
1.1
ENE
5
1
E
8
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
Energy kJ
86
68
119
358
52
131
16
29
28
26
26
43
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3513
2616
1138
2616
1145
2616
3513
218
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
181
181
11
30
182
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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.

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