Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,717 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get stuck into this one.
We've only got one spot on the radar for the whole 16 days, and honestly, it's a mixed bag of potential and frustration. The real action is all about Taapuna, a classic reef break that's got a serious pulse of south swell running through it, but the wind is going to be the main character here.
The first couple of days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday morning kicks off with a clean 4ft S swell at 12 seconds, but it's a tough call with a score that's not great. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it's not totally blown out, but the energy is moderate (552). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Then Wednesday sees the swell drop right off with a tiny 2ft SSW groundswell, but the real problem is that fresh breeze. It's a no-go for me.
The standout window is from Thursday, 3rd September, through to Saturday, 5th September. Thursday morning, the swell jumps to a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy climbs to strong (1255). That's a proper groundswell. The wind is still a fresh cross-off, which is a major positive for a reef break like Taapuna, keeping it clean. This is where it gets interesting. By Friday, it's pumping: 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (3328). That's big, powerful stuff. For the advanced crew only at this size, but if you're game, the conditions are there. The cross-off wind holds, and the water is still clean. Saturday holds onto a solid 7ft SSW swell, still with good energy (2010) and that easterly cross-off breeze. This is the best on offer.
After that, the wheels fall off a bit. Sunday the 6th starts to get lumpy as the wind swings more cross-shore, and the swell drops. From Monday the 7th all the way through to the 16th, it's a run of poor conditions. The wind is either too strong or cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place. The energy is there on the 14th and 15th with some big pulses (1440 and 1880), but the cross-onshore wind will make a mess of that reef. It's a classic case of a great wave with a lot of potential, but the wind just won't cooperate for a long stretch.
So, the call is simple: if you're an advanced surfer and you can make it, Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th is your window at Taapuna. The swell is big, the direction is perfect from the SSW, and the cross-off wind is keeping it clean. This is the standout. The rest of the period is a wait-and-see situation.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 505 | 425 | 395 | 218 | 444 | 864 | 1238 | 1714 | 3000 | 3371 | 3717 | 3241 | 2182 | 1728 | 1299 | 837 | 841 | 525 | 347 | 285 | 190 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.27m | 1:58AM0.27m | 2:28PM0.23m | 2:05AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.18m | 1:51AM0.22m | 1:12PM0.15m | 00:22AM0.20m | 10:29AM0.18m | 11:22PM0.22m | 10:39AM0.22m | 11:20PM0.24m | 11:01AM0.27m | 11:31PM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.03m | 8:10PM0.09m | 8:29AM0.06m | 8:10PM0.11m | 8:45AM0.09m | 7:23PM0.13m | 8:22AM0.13m | 5:37PM0.12m | 6:03AM0.14m | 5:01PM0.08m | 5:14AM0.12m | 5:08PM0.05m | 5:13AM0.08m | 5:27PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 505 | 425 | 395 | 168 | 444 | 864 | 1238 | 1714 | 3000 | 3371 | 3717 | 3241 | 2182 | 1728 | 1299 | 837 | 841 | 525 | 347 | 285 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 11 | NE 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | N 11 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 31 | 20 | 84 | 218 | 173 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 63 | 60 | 38 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 97 | 51 | 176 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | — | SW 24 | ESE 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | ENE 12 | SSW 20 | N 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 77 | 17 | 3 | — | 22 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 37 | 21 | 50 | 93 | 127 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 | — | E 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 115 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 54 | 39 | 181 | 115 | 109 | 82 | 105 | 35 | 140 | 35 | 149 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 27 | 15 | 221 | 182 | 3503 | 2725 | 3503 | 2580 | 2465 | 2272 | 2272 | 1146 | 181 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 2580 | 2580 | 2465 | 2580 |
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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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