Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second week is shaping up to be a real treat for the experienced crew.

The first real action isn't until Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. We’re looking at Taapuna, a reef break that’s advanced and very consistent. The water's sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The swell is a solid 8ft, pushing in from the SSW, and combined energy is pumping at a strong 2543. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 22 mph, so it’s clean. That’s good, but the 15-second period is a long groundswell, so be ready for well-spaced sets. At 8ft, it's getting up there, so this is one for the experienced surfer.

Thursday morning August 13th is a bit of a mixed bag with a risk of thunderstorms, but the swell is still a healthy 7ft from the SSW. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. The real standout on Thursday is the afternoon. The wind drops to 9 mph from the East, still cross-off, and the swell holds at 6ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate (1477), and the period is 14 seconds. This is a solid window for a good session.

Friday the 14th is a drop-off. The swell fades to 5ft, and the wind swings cross-shore, bringing a bit of a chop. Not the best. Saturday and Sunday follow suit with lumpy, onshore winds and messy conditions.

Now, hold onto your board for the following week. The highlight of the whole 16-day run is hands down Thursday morning, August 27th. The wind goes glassy, with a light breeze from the NE at 3 mph, and the swell is 8ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3241, and the forecast is for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, clean, powerful groundswell hitting a reef. It’s a true expert-only session, but it will be absolutely pristine. The afternoon stays glassy with the same 8ft swell, but the energy drops a touch to 2698.

Before that, Tuesday the 18th offers a glimmer of hope with a moderate offshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph and a 3ft SW swell with a long 18-second period. The energy is moderate (998). It’s a clean, long-period groundswell that will be working well.

The rest of the second week (from the 20th to the 26th) sees plenty of swell, often over 8ft, but the wind is consistently strong and cross-off or cross-shore, keeping the quality marginal. The 24th and 25th have strong breezes, and the swell is big, but it’s not the clean, glassy conditions we’re after.

So, if you’re an advanced surfer, lock in Thursday August 27th for Taapuna. That’s the one. The 12th, 13th, and 18th are also worth a look, but the 27th is the standout.

Rusty.

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