Taapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, so we've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead for Taapuna (Tahiti). The next week and a half is looking pretty average, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing with the shape. It's not until we get closer to the end of the 16-day window that things start to look promising. The water temp is sitting right around 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout window is a bit of a wait. We're looking at Saturday, July 26th, through to Monday, July 28th. The early part of the week is a write-off, with strong cross-onshore winds and just poor conditions. The combined swell energy is high, around 2212 (moderate to strong), but the wind is just ruining it. That's the story for the first half – a lot of energy in the water, but you won't want to be out there.

Now, let's talk about the good stuff. The highlight is definitely the morning of Sunday, July 26th. The wind swings light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, which is a game-changer. We've got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSE. It's not huge, but that clean, glassy surface will make it a joy. The period is a very long 16 seconds, which means it's a proper groundswell with plenty of power. On a reef like Taapuna, that long period is a dream, giving you long, smooth walls. The combined energy is 991 (moderate), which is perfect for that size. Just be aware that because it's a well-known spot, crowds are possible, especially with conditions this good. This is the real gem of the outlook.

Monday, July 27th, is also worth a look. The morning has a bit more size, 7 ft from the SSW, with a cleaner cross-offshore wind. The period drops to 11 seconds, so it's a bit more of a wind swell mix, but it'll still be fun. The combined energy jumps up to 1983 (strong). That 7 ft is a solid size, getting into expert territory, but still manageable for strong intermediates.

Then Tuesday, July 28th, holds some promise too. The morning sees 7 ft from the S, with a 12-second period and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is a solid 2682 (strong). It's a bit bigger again, so definitely one for the experienced crew.

In summary, the first 10 days are a bit of a frustrating wait. The surf is there, but the wind isn't. The best bet is to hold out for that Sunday, July 26th, when the stars align. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's looking like the pick of the bunch.

Rusty.

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