
Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 29th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sun 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
189 | 913 | 907 | 1340 | 1276 | 1214 | 1027 | 988 | 2498 | 4247 | 3786 | 3304 | 2615 | 2177 | 2119 | 1825 | 1752 | 1556 | 1413 | 1074 | 1243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:39AM0.25m | 12:32PM0.26m | 1:05AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.26m | 1:30AM0.25m | 1:31PM0.27m | 1:54AM0.25m | 1:59PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.25m | 2:28PM0.27m | 2:38AM0.24m | 2:57PM0.26m | 2:59AM0.24m | 3:29PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:40AM0.06m | 6:56PM0.02m | 7:04AM0.05m | 7:23PM0.02m | 7:29AM0.05m | 7:50PM0.03m | 7:54AM0.05m | 8:17PM0.05m | 8:21AM0.06m | 8:46PM0.07m | 8:49AM0.07m | 9:16PM0.09m | 9:19AM0.08m | ||||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
189 | 913 | 907 | 1340 | 1276 | 1214 | 1027 | 857 | 2498 | 4247 | 3786 | 3304 | 2615 | 2177 | 2119 | 1825 | 1752 | 1556 | 1413 | 1074 | 1243 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 22 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | WSW 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | NW 12 | SSE 7 | N 6 |
167 | 173 | 198 | 130 | 104 | 147 | 94 | 988 | 742 | 48 | 81 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 140 | 13 | 101 | 34 | 6 | 15 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 21 | — | NW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | S 7 | E 8 | NW 12 |
116 | 149 | 147 | 54 | 144 | 88 | 55 | 58 | 59 | 53 | 27 | 18 | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 26 | 38 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 8 | — | N 4 | N 6 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 17 | 14 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 46 | 10 | 53 | 17 | 22 | — | 19 | 91 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1136 | 0 | 1136 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 217 | 169 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1140 |
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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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