Surf Forecasts:
Taapuna surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taapuna in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taapuna over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Alright, the outlook for this spot is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some decent swell running through the whole 16 days, but the wind is going to be a major player, keeping things clean for only a few windows. The best call is to be patient and aim for the middle of next week.
The surf kicks off Saturday, July 25th, with a 5ft to 7ft SW swell at Taapuna. The energy is moderate (1019) but the onshore and cross-on wind is going to mess it up. It’s a bit of a scratchy affair, not worth getting excited about.
Sunday, July 26th, sees a bump in size to 8ft from the SSW, still a bit lumpy with cross-on breezes. The energy is picking up (1937) but the quality isn't there for a classic session.
Now, Monday, July 27th, is where we start to see a change. The wind swings offshore from the ENE in the morning, cleaning up a 6ft SSW swell. The break is quite consistent and the offshore breeze will make it look smooth. The wave energy is moderate (887), but cleanliness is king. This is a solid window.
Tuesday, July 28th, delivers that classic offshore flow again. Morning has a 4ft swell from the SSW, but the real gem is the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the NNE, and we get a tiny 3ft swell, but check the period: 16 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (707), but that long period will wrap perfectly into the reef. This is a sneaky good session for the experienced crew.
The standout period is Wednesday, July 29th. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, with a 12 to 14 second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The wave energy is strong (1496 to 1815), and the forecast is for excellent conditions. This is the best day on offer by far, but at 7ft, it’s pushing into the expert zone. Beginners should sit this one out. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The second week gets messy. From July 30th through August 9th, the wind becomes a problem. There are a few brief windows of clean conditions on August 1st morning (3ft S, clean) and August 6th afternoon (3ft SW, 16s period, offshore), but the rest of the time it’s cross-shore and breezy. The strong breeze on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will make it feel more like a kite session than a paddle session. The surf is there, but the wind just isn’t cooperating.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Wednesday, July 29th. Get out there early for the cleanest lines. The offshore windows on Monday and Tuesday before that are also very good. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 702 | 947 | 1429 | 2036 | 1915 | 1673 | 1154 | 850 | 674 | 427 | 311 | 366 | 1109 | 1209 | 1762 | 1452 | 944 | 1055 | 675 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:35PM0.22m | 11:13AM0.22m | 11:54PM0.23m | 11:40AM0.24m | 00:13AM0.25m | 12:05PM0.26m | 00:33AM0.26m | 12:30PM0.28m | 00:53AM0.27m | 12:54PM0.29m | 1:12AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.30m | 1:30AM0.28m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:47AM0.10m | 5:47PM0.05m | 6:01AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.03m | 6:17AM0.06m | 6:27PM0.01m | 6:34AM0.04m | 6:48PM0.01m | 6:52AM0.03m | 7:09PM0.01m | 7:12AM0.03m | 7:31PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 702 | 947 | 1429 | 2036 | 1915 | 1673 | 1154 | 850 | 674 | 427 | 311 | 304 | 1109 | 1209 | 1762 | 1452 | 944 | 1055 | 675 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NNE 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | 23 | 72 | 70 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 92 | 154 | 222 | 366 | 60 | 232 | 53 | 51 | 46 | 55 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | WSW 15 | SSE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 9 | SSE 11 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 29 | 15 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 37 | 42 | 55 | 57 | 27 | 20 | 40 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 184 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 11 |
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