Surf Forecast for Taapuna
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Taapuna, Tahiti, French Polynesia
about: Taapuna
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -17.6333
    longitude: -149.6167
  description: 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.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-04
    score: 40
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 19/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 206° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 24
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 345° (NNW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: 0
        windswell degraded: false
        explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: 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.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 206
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 206° (SSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 345
      direction cardinal: NNW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 345° (NNW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 144
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 7
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 212° is 12° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.6m from ideal 2.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 270° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: 0
        windswell degraded: false
        explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: 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.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.6
      height ft: 5.2
      direction degrees: 212
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 212° (SSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 270
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 270° (W)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 209
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 18
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.1m from ideal 2.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 195° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: 0
        windswell degraded: false
        explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: 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.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.4
      height ft: 7.9
      direction degrees: 208
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 195
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 195° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.6
      direction degrees: 141
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 9
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 22
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: 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.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:10:10.517Z
temporal coverage: 2026-08-04/2026-08-13
data sources: Open-Meteo Marine API (swell/wave data)
data sources: Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)

swell direction:
  score: 19
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 19
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 3.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
swell period:
  score: 4
  out of: 25
  explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
wind:
  score: 0
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 140° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.

wind history:
  adjustment: 0
  groomed: false
  morning sickness: false
  explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
windswell penalty:
  adjustment: 0
  windswell degraded: false
  explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
secondary swell bonus:
  adjustment: 0
  explanation: No secondary swell bonus.

swell:
  height m: 3.1
  height ft: 10.2
  direction degrees: 208
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 11
  explanation: 3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 11s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 28
  speed mph: 17.4
  direction degrees: 140
  direction cardinal: SE
  explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 140° (SE)
windswell:
  height m: 0.7
  period s: 3
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 11
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 3.4m is 1.1m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 136° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -10
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.4
    height ft: 11.2
    direction degrees: 208
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 3.4m (11.2ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 28
    speed mph: 17.4
    direction degrees: 136
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 136° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 18
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 9
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 201° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 4.2m exceeds maximum 3.5m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 36 km/h from 138° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -17
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 4.2
    height ft: 13.8
    direction degrees: 201
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 4.2m (13.8ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 36
    speed mph: 22.4
    direction degrees: 138
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 36 km/h (22 mph) from 138° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 1.1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 5
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 199° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 3.5m is 1.3m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 35 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -3
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.5
    height ft: 11.5
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 3.5m (11.5ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 35
    speed mph: 21.7
    direction degrees: 131
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 35 km/h (22 mph) from 131° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 164
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 1.5
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 8
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 4° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect size: 2.8m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 2.3m).
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.8
    height ft: 9.2
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 23
    speed mph: 14.3
    direction degrees: 131
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 131° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.9
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 10
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 194° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.3m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 122° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.3
    height ft: 7.5
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 122
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 122° (ESE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1.4
    direction degrees: 160
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 4
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 127° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 320°-40°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: 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.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.2
    height ft: 7.2
    direction degrees: 192
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 127
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 127° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1.3
    direction degrees: 152
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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