Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s going on at Taapuna. Water’s about 79°F, which is normal for this time of year. This is a heavy reef break, not for the faint of heart.
The first real surf shows up on Sunday morning, August 2nd. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the east at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Combined energy is solid (1033). The long period will give you some nice lines, but it’s a reef, so be sharp. There might be a few others out.
Sunday afternoon is similar, with the wind dropping to just 6 mph. Still clean.
Things go a bit flat and windy Monday and Tuesday, not worth getting wet for.
Now, Thursday, August 6th, is the one to circle. The swell pumps up to 7ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period – that’s a massive, long-period groundswell. The wind goes glassy, absolutely still. The energy is huge (2682). This is the top of the forecast. Experts only at that size, but the conditions will be perfect.
Friday the 7th keeps the size but the wind picks up and messes it up. That’s the start of a rough patch.
From around August 12th, it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the southeast at 31 mph or more, turning into a near gale. The swell gets small and chopped. That lasts for days. For paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. You’d be better off on a kite.
So, your best bet is Thursday, August 6th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 665 | 638 | 482 | 581 | 329 | 273 | 273 | 796 | 581 | 486 | 390 | 785 | 2612 | 2128 | 1655 | 2325 | 2650 | 3468 | 4076 | 5440 | 7667 |
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 | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:26PM0.29m | 2:20AM0.27m | 2:49PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.25m | 3:11PM0.24m | 2:46AM0.23m | 3:33PM0.20m | 2:43AM0.21m | 3:36PM0.15m | 1:16AM0.19m | 9:41AM0.16m | 11:30PM0.21m | 10:33AM0.20m | 11:35PM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18AM0.04m | 8:36PM0.07m | 8:41AM0.05m | 8:56PM0.10m | 9:06AM0.07m | 9:11PM0.13m | 9:34AM0.10m | 8:59PM0.15m | 10:16AM0.12m | 5:43PM0.15m | 7:04AM0.16m | 4:48PM0.11m | 5:34AM0.14m | 5:10PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 665 | 638 | 482 | 581 | 329 | 273 | 273 | 796 | 581 | 486 | 390 | 785 | 2612 | 2128 | 1655 | 2325 | 2650 | 3468 | 4076 | 5440 | 7667 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 12 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 250 | 201 | 124 | 228 | 239 | 26 | 261 | 60 | 29 | 388 | 384 | 361 | 46 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 115 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | NNE 9 | SE 7 | S 12 | SE 8 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 118 | 318 | 363 | 8 | 14 | 77 | 45 | 54 | 178 | 14 | 147 | 239 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 15 | — | 11 | 17 | — | — | — | 67 | 33 | 106 | 436 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 181 | 181 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 181 | 181 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 3503 |
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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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