Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with S 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 (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the rundown.
Right now, Taapuna is looking rough. A cross-onshore wind is making a mess of things. Don’t bother paddling out just yet.
On Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st, you’ve got 5ft to 7ft of SSW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore or cross, leaving it choppy. Not worth the hassle.
Things clean up on Saturday, August 1st. The wind turns cross-offshore out of the ESE. Swell drops to about 3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd stay clean with light cross-offshore breezes. Swell holds around 4ft to 4ft, with long periods. The combined energy is moderate. It’s small, but clean and fun.
Now, mark your calendar for Thursday, August 6th. This is the one. A 10ft SSW groundswell with a 16 to 17 second period. The combined energy is massive – over 4100. And the wind? Dead calm. Glassy. This is a big, expert-only day at Taapuna. The reef will be firing. Expect crowds – this spot can get busy. If you’re not experienced, stay on the beach.
Wednesday, August 5th is a solid lead-in. Swell around 4ft to 5ft, with light offshore winds. Combined energy is strong. A great day to warm up before the big one.
The second week gets patchy. From Friday, August 7th through Monday, August 10th, the swell is still around, but winds pick up. Storm risks and fresh to strong breezes make conditions poor. Not worth the drive.
Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th bring a new pulse. Swell hits 7ft again with offshore winds. The 12th looks excellent for experienced surfers with a moderate offshore breeze and clean waves, though the period drops to 13 seconds.
Thursday, August 13th the wind goes cross-shore, so expect some chop on that 6ft of swell.
The clear winner here is Thursday, August 6th. That 10ft, glassy, long-period SSW groundswell at Taapuna is the best of the stretch, but it’s for experts only. Wednesday the 5th is your next best bet for clean, slightly smaller surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1109 | 1402 | 1099 | 887 | 534 | 660 | 431 | 634 | 545 | 566 | 619 | 742 | 514 | 473 | 392 | 249 | 302 | 752 | 700 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:12AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.30m | 1:30AM0.28m | 1:41PM0.31m | 1:48AM0.28m | 2:03PM0.30m | 2:04AM0.28m | 2:26PM0.29m | 2:20AM0.27m | 2:49PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.25m | 3:11PM0.24m | 2:46AM0.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM0.03m | 7:31PM0.02m | 7:33AM0.02m | 7:53PM0.03m | 7:55AM0.03m | 8:15PM0.05m | 8:18AM0.04m | 8:36PM0.07m | 8:41AM0.05m | 8:56PM0.10m | 9:06AM0.07m | 9:11PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:44 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1109 | 1402 | 1099 | 239 | 534 | 660 | 431 | 634 | 469 | 284 | 619 | 742 | 514 | 473 | 392 | 249 | 273 | 752 | 700 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 7 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 75 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 423 | 464 | 209 | 399 | 545 | 566 | 250 | 197 | 130 | 218 | 102 | 24 | 302 | 31 | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 12 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 35 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 148 | 147 | 88 | 41 | 67 | 229 | 268 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 18 | 43 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | SSW 11 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | NE 3 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 67 | 887 | 56 | 101 | 92 | 87 | 73 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 5 | 87 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 11 | 17 | 2725 | 2580 | 3379 | 2580 | 2272 | 2272 | 1143 | 1143 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 181 | 2272 | 27 |
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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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