Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,907 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s cut through it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a slow build, but there are some proper waves waiting if you’re patient.
The early days are quiet, so don’t get too excited just yet. The first real window opens up on the afternoon of Sunday the 13th. That’s when it starts to switch on, and it runs clean through Monday the 14th and into Tuesday the 15th. The energy is strong and those are the days to go.
The standout is Monday the 14th. The swell is pumping with a solid, powerful southwest groundswell and the conditions are glassy in the morning. It’s got some size to it, so this one’s for the experienced crew. The energy is huge.
The next morning, Tuesday the 15th, is also a cracker – similar size and plenty of power, though a touch more wind on it than the day before. Still a serious session.
From Wednesday the 16th onward, the swell stays, but the wind turns messy. By the 18th it starts getting choppy, and the weekend of the 19th and 20th is a proper mess – strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. You’d be wasting your time.
Water temp is around 78.8°, which is right in line for the season.
The start of the next week (Monday the 21st) still has some swell, but it’s blowing hard and it’s going to be a scruffy one. Not really worth it. Stick to that first week’s window. That’s the one.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 201 | 372 | 499 | 941 | 711 | 636 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 268 | 199 | 157 | 229 | 308 | 899 | 1100 | 1396 | 1263 | 1450 | 1433 | 1271 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:47PM0.29m | 11:51AM0.34m | 00:05AM0.31m | 12:17PM0.35m | 00:25AM0.32m | 12:41PM0.36m | 00:45AM0.32m | 1:05PM0.34m | 1:04AM0.32m | 1:26PM0.32m | 1:22AM0.31m | 1:45PM0.29m | 1:36AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.01m | 5:47AM0.02m | 6:11PM0.00m | 6:09AM0.00m | 6:33PM0.01m | 6:32AM-0.01m | 6:54PM0.02m | 6:55AM-0.01m | 7:13PM0.03m | 7:17AM0.00m | 7:29PM0.05m | 7:37AM0.02m | 7:42PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 123 | 372 | 499 | 941 | 711 | 636 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 268 | 199 | 157 | 101 | 80 | 899 | 1100 | 1396 | 1263 | 1450 | 1433 | 1271 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 174 | 290 | 249 | 25 | 24 | 65 | 41 | 39 | 49 | 40 | 87 | 55 | 47 | 308 | 72 | 45 | 72 | 90 | 154 | 147 | 1004 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | NNW 11 | NNE 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | S 13 | SW 22 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 22 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 188 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 56 | 229 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 120 | 145 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 7 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 201 | 220 | 133 | 101 | 82 | — | — | — | 40 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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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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