Tapi Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.81° S 168.33° E

Tapi Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tapi Point sea temperature is
25.2° C
0.2° 

Tapi Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tapi Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapi Point this week:

The surf forecast for Tapi Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapi Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 1.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapi Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ESE
7
2.4
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
531
623
890
931
847
1343
1374
863
775
763
340
466
344
260
266
300
300
289
391
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
40
E
35
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:26PM1.16m
11:21AM0.87m
11:19PM1.16m
12:54PM0.86m
00:21AM1.16m
2:24PM0.90m
1:29AM1.19m
3:34PM0.97m
2:35AM1.23m
4:30PM1.05m
3:35AM1.27m
5:17PM1.12m
4:31AM1.30m
Low Tide
5:19AM0.33m
4:50PM0.50m
6:31AM0.28m
6:01PM0.58m
7:44AM0.20m
7:24PM0.61m
8:50AM0.11m
8:42PM0.60m
9:47AM0.02m
9:47PM0.56m
10:39AM-0.04m
10:44PM0.50m
cloud
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6:11
6:09
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6:09
6:07
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5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
 mm
1
Temp °C
22
23
23
22
24
23
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24
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25
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Feels °C
18
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Information about the Tapi Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tapi Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tapi Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tapi Point 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 (Tapi Point) 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 Tapi Point 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.

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