10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Taapuna, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Taapuna is one of Tahiti's premier reef passes—a powerful left-hander that delivers world-class barrels when South Pacific groundswells march through. The wave breaks over a shallow reef shelf, throwing thick lips and creating tube riding opportunities that rival the island's more famous breaks. While not as heavy as Teahupo'o, Taapuna demands respect—the reef is sharp, the lips are heavy, and the local crew knows every section. For experienced surfers seeking Tahitian perfection without the Teahupo'o intensity, Taapuna delivers authentic South Pacific power in a slightly more forgiving package.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 19/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 206° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 345° (NNW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (206°), size (1.4m), or wind (14 km/h from 345°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 206° (SSW) at 14s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 212° is 12° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.6m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 270° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (212°), size (1.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 270°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 212° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.1m from ideal 2.3m.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 195° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (208°), size (2.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 195°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 13s period
Marginal size: 3.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 140° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (208°), size (3.1m), or wind (28 km/h from 140°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 11s period
Marginal size: 3.4m is 1.1m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 136° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (208°), size (3.4m), or wind (28 km/h from 136°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.4m (11.2ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 11s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 201° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
Too big: 4.2m exceeds maximum 3.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 36 km/h from 138° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (201°), size (4.2m), or wind (36 km/h from 138°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.2m (13.8ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 14s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 199° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
Marginal size: 3.5m is 1.3m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 35 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (199°), size (3.5m), or wind (35 km/h from 131°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.5m (11.5ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 4° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Perfect size: 2.8m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 2.3m).
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (196°), size (2.8m), or wind (23 km/h from 131°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 194° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.3m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 122° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (194°), size (2.3m), or wind (22 km/h from 122°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 127° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
Poor conditions at Taapuna. Either swell direction (192°), size (2.2m), or wind (21 km/h from 127°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 12s period
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