Teahupo’o surf break

Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 -10
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Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:

The surf forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 1.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
1.4
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1374
2898
1029
2420
2171
1633
1571
1164
1399
1122
943
799
787
943
1018
1034
899
484
371
502
1431
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
30
NNE
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:16PM0.36m
2:00AM0.30m
2:01PM0.34m
2:47AM0.27m
2:54PM0.31m
3:49AM0.24m
4:13PM0.28m
5:32AM0.23m
6:19PM0.27m
7:26AM0.24m
8:03PM0.28m
8:36AM0.26m
9:07PM0.31m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.03m
7:56AM0.09m
8:42PM0.06m
8:42AM0.11m
9:43PM0.10m
9:44AM0.14m
11:06PM0.13m
11:19AM0.15m
1:03AM0.15m
1:19PM0.15m
2:37AM0.14m
2:43PM0.13m
3:32AM0.13m
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:29
4
1
1
1
4
2
Temp °C
25
25
26
26
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
22
22
24
23
26
27
29
28
30
31
30
30
28
28
27
25
26
27
28
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
0.7
SE
12
1.6
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
ENE
8
1.6
SSW
17
Energy kJ
1374
137
892
2420
2171
1633
1571
1164
1399
1122
943
799
787
943
1018
1034
899
484
371
142
1431
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
22
1.4
S
16
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
SSW
16
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.3
W
5
0.3
SE
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
Energy kJ
116
47
1029
58
31
302
228
870
75
66
68
51
5
8
24
25
48
53
33
271
214
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
12
0.1
N
15
0.6
SE
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.9
SSW
17
1
S
14
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
19
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
197
4
76
16
18
475
407
196
64
61
34
11
8
8
7
13
15
13
148
502
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
6
2.5
S
14
1.7
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.7
SE
8
0.9
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
7
Energy kJ
209
2898
223
251
326
26
25
9
63
68
65
40
79
135
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
2506
2541
2318
2327
2314
1167
216
216
0
0
0
0
35
72
2341
2341
35
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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.

Teahupoo is 45 km (28 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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