Taapuna
Taapuna is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in French Polynesia. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Country
- French Polynesia
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Beginner
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Taapuna
Today, analysed conditions at Taapuna are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Taapuna
Since the start of November, Taapuna has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 44% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 44%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 62%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Taapuna in the analyzed period is October, with 48% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was December (0% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 61% of favorable hours observed at Taapuna fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Statistics from the last 12 months show more favorable conditions between June and October.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Taapuna
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 44% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 48% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 15% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 41% | 46% | 54% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 23% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 21% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| March 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| December 2025 | 0% | — | — | — |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Taapuna
Today, analysed conditions at Taapuna are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Taapuna
Since the start of November, Taapuna has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 44% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 44%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 62%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, October stands out as the most favorable for wing foiling at Taapuna (48% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, December was the least favorable month, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 61% of favorable hours observed at Taapuna fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Statistics from the last 12 months show more favorable conditions between June and October.
History of wing foiling conditions at Taapuna
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 44% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 48% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 15% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 41% | 46% | 54% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 23% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 21% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| March 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| December 2025 | 0% | — | — | — |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Taapuna
Today, analysed conditions at Taapuna are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Taapuna
Since the start of November, Taapuna has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 44% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 44%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 62%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for windsurfing at Taapuna in the analyzed period is October, with 48% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, December was the least favorable month, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Taapuna over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (61% of favorable hours).
Over the analyzed period, conditions for windsurfing are clearly more favorable from June to October.
History of windsurfing conditions at Taapuna
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 44% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 48% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 15% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 41% | 46% | 54% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 23% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 21% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| March 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| December 2025 | 0% | — | — | — |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Taapuna
Today, analysed conditions at Taapuna are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Taapuna
Since the start of November, Taapuna has had favourable conditions for surfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, July was the most favorable for surfing at Taapuna, with 28% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, March showed the lowest rate, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
The swell profile at Taapuna puts the 1.5 m and above range first over complete months (68%).
October was 17 points behind September.
History of surfing conditions at Taapuna
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 6% | 0% | 0% | 14% | 86% |
| September 2026 | 23% | 0% | 0% | 15% | 85% |
| August 2026 | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| July 2026 | 28% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 95% |
| June 2026 | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| May 2026 | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| April 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| March 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| February 2026 | 7% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 3% | 0% | 0% | 69% | 31% |
| December 2025 | 12% | 0% | 0% | 51% | 49% |
Wave period (history)
- October 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 14%>= 10 s 86%
- September 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 100%
- August 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 55%>= 10 s 46%
- July 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 47%>= 10 s 54%
- June 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 46%>= 10 s 55%
- May 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 100%
- February 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 58%>= 10 s 42%
- January 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 100%>= 10 s 0%
- December 2025 < 8 s 23%8-10 s 77%>= 10 s 0%
Other nearby spots
- Sapinus — 3.8 km
- Aéroport — 5 km
- Taaone — 10.7 km
- FFV, Polynésie — 14.5 km
- Maraa — 16.2 km
- Motu Martin — 18 km