Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf. We've got one spot on the menu, and it's a proper reef setup that knows how to handle a solid south swell.

We're looking at a run of waves from Taapuna, and the early call is for some absolute gems if you've got the skill. The ocean's got plenty of energy, and we're seeing some serious numbers coming through, particularly early on.

Thursday 6th August is the standout window. The morning is looking magic with some clouds and a light NNW breeze holding cross-off, keeping the surface clean. Swell is a solid 8 ft from the SSW, and the period is a very long 17 seconds, so we're talking proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully, but it'll be a handful for anyone not advanced. The water temp is 80°, which is about average for the time of year.

Friday 7th takes a turn for the worse. Rain showers kick in with a strong SSE wind that'll mess things up. The morning is cross and choppy, and by the afternoon it's a full-on 10 ft of lumpy, wind-affected mess with 22 mph winds. Not one for the board.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th are write-offs with similar strong cross-shore winds and rain. The swell hangs around but the quality is poor.

Monday 10th the wind drops a notch, but it's still strong from the ESE. The morning is clean but the swell is 10 ft with 15 second period and strong energy. It's only for experts in these conditions.

The wind stays strong and onshore through most of the following week, dropping a bit on Wednesday 12th but still fresh. The swell dips to 5 - 6 ft with moderate energy.

Thursday 13th August brings another brief window. The morning is glassy, dead calm with zero wind. The swell is 7 ft from the south with a 15 second period and moderate-strong energy. This is the second standout, but it's a risk t-storm situation.

From there, we hit a long dry spell. Friday 14th through to Tuesday 18th is a grind of strong winds and messy conditions. Swell is small and the energy is low.

There's a little flicker on Wednesday 19th with a glassy morning, but the swell is a weak 4 ft with 11 second period and low energy. Not worth getting excited about.

Thursday 20th is better with a 4 ft, 16-second groundswell from the SW and light wind, but it's cross-on. The energy is picking up but the quality is marginal.

Friday 21st the swell pumps back up to 10 ft from the SSW and SW, but the wind is cross and moderate. The energy is strong, but the conditions are not ideal for a clean session.

So the bottom line: The best bet is Thursday 6th August morning. It's clean, it's got power, and it's a proper expert wave. The other decent window is Thursday 13th August morning for the glassy conditions, but it comes with a side of risk. Everything else is a battle with the wind.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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