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Taapuna surf break

Taapuna surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 -10
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Taapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taapuna sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taapuna this week:

The surf forecast for Taapuna over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 11th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1313121211151413121212111110101111101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5434243412021235376497116667555324833893672903192691531184837
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
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
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36PM
0.22
2:53AM
0.25
3:15PM
0.20
3:54AM
0.22
4:14PM
0.18
5:49AM
0.21
6:30PM
0.18
8:05AM
0.21
8:26PM
0.19
9:20AM
0.23
9:25PM
0.21
10:07AM
0.24
10:05PM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42AM
0.06
8:36PM
0.08
9:29AM
0.09
9:23PM
0.10
10:28AM
0.13
10:27PM
0.12
12:20PM
0.15
12:24AM
0.13
3:06PM
0.15
2:49AM
0.13
4:03PM
0.13
3:50AM
0.11
4:37PM
0.12
4:32AM
0.08
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--
Sunset-6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------12--3115-5
Temp. °C262726272726262626262626262727262626242526
Feels °C (?)272826272727282727262726262727252625282626
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Information about the Taapuna Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taapuna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Taapuna may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Taapuna is 4 km (2 miles) from Papeete. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Papeete. Papeete has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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