Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.7°C
0.2° 

Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Teahupo’o surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,727 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, so we’re looking at Teahupo’o, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. The first few days are a write-off, but the real action gets going later. The overall pattern is a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell that starts to build, but the wind is the enemy early on. There’s a long spell of clean, rideable waves starting around Sunday the 30th of August, and that’s where the magic is.

Right now, Wednesday and Thursday (26th and 27th of August) are a no-go. Strong cross-shore winds are wrecking the lineup, and the swell is a short-period, choppy mess. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

Friday the 28th of August is more of the same – big, strong cross-onshore winds and a 7ft SSW swell, but the quality is just junk. The combined energy is massive (2598), but it’s all wind and chop. The swell is way too big for beginners and the conditions are ugly.

Then we get to the real window. From Sunday the 30th of August, the winds start to ease and swing offshore. The standouts are the mornings of Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st of August. On Sunday the 30th, we’ve got a solid 10ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, which for Teahupo’o is a dream. The combined energy is through the roof (4119), meaning there’s a ton of power in the water. This is a big, heavy, groundswell. A 10ft wave at Teahupo’o is for experts only – it’s not for the faint of heart. The long period is perfect for this reef, but it’ll make the paddle out slower between sets. It’s a full-on, deep-water experience.

Monday the 31st of August is another good one. The swell drops a little to 7ft, still from the SSW with a 14-second period. The wind is again clean and cross-offshore. The energy is still strong (1997). This is a bit more manageable than Sunday, but still very serious. You’ll be sharing the water with the regulars, so expect crowds.

The good conditions extend into Tuesday and Wednesday (1st and 2nd September), but the swell size drops significantly. By Wednesday the 2nd, the swell is a tiny 2ft, but with a very long 18-second period. The wind stays clean, so it’ll be a fun, gentle day for logs, but not the main event.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September has some promise. Saturday the 5th has a clean 7ft SSW swell, but the energy is lower. The real standout is Sunday the 6th of September afternoon. That’s a clean 6ft SSW swell with a fresh offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is still solid (1768), and a clean offshore wind at Teahupo’o is a rare treat. The waves will be glassy, walled-up, and perfect. This is a great option for strong intermediate to advanced surfers.

The very end of the window, around the 10th of September, sees a shift in the swell direction to the SE, with a shorter period. The wind turns cross-onshore, so the quality drops off. The size is still there (8ft), but the shape will be messy.

So, for the best of the best: if you’re an expert, the morning of Sunday the 30th of August is *the* session. Big, powerful, and clean. For a slightly smaller but still epic day, the morning of Monday the 31st of August is your call. And for that perfect offshore glass, look to the afternoon of Sunday the 6th of September.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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SE
7
2.5
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1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.9
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14
2
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16
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16
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17
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16
3.5
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16
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15
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2.3
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14
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14
1.8
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13
1.6
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13
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
S
12
1.5
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
404
637
838
1094
1147
1525
2077
1928
2702
4272
5727
4772
3295
2712
2167
1400
1073
799
519
359
320
Wind (km/h)
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
45
SE
40
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40
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40
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40
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High Tide
12:04PM0.38m
00:20AM0.36m
12:27PM0.40m
00:39AM0.38m
12:50PM0.41m
00:58AM0.38m
1:13PM0.41m
1:17AM0.38m
1:36PM0.39m
1:37AM0.37m
2:00PM0.37m
1:56AM0.35m
2:25PM0.33m
2:16AM0.33m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.01m
6:20AM0.02m
6:39PM0.01m
6:41AM0.01m
7:00PM0.02m
7:03AM0.01m
7:22PM0.03m
7:27AM0.01m
7:43PM0.05m
7:52AM0.03m
8:05PM0.08m
8:19AM0.05m
8:24PM0.11m
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Temp °C
23
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Feels °C
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Information about the Teahupo’o Surf forecast

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