
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.
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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in from the South Pacific. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks at our local gem, Teahupo’o (Tahiti).
First off, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got a solid, powerful groundswell ramping up through Sunday, with the swell energy climbing into the thousands (2,371 energy units), but the wind is just cruel – onshore and cross-onshore, making a mess of it. The wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions". It’s a frustrating start, but hang tight because the longer range is where the magic happens.
From Monday the 22nd, things start to turn. The wind swings to a cross-offshore, and even though the swell is still massive – over 8ft – it’s an expert-only arena anyway. The forecast gets a bit more optimistic, but the real standout arrives on Friday the 24th. That morning, we’re looking at clean 5ft SSW groundswell with a nice 14-second period, and crucially, a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. The wave comment calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one to circle. The energy is a solid 1,256, and the offshore wind will have those barrels looking like perfect little tubes. Expect a crowd here, as it’s often busy.
The goodness continues right through the following week. The standout of the whole run, for my money, is Tuesday the 28th. The morning kicks off with clean, light offshore winds and a 3ft S swell, but the energy is a surprising 1,334 for that size – that’s a deceptive amount of push. But the real treat is Tuesday afternoon: glassy conditions, 6ft S swell, and a 15-second period. The wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and the energy is 1,935. That’s a slab of pure, clean, heavy water. For the experienced surfer, that’s as good as it gets.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2mm should be fine.
The last few days of the month and into August look like a gradual fade, with the wind turning funky again, so make the most of that window from the 24th to the 29th. The 28th, Tuesday, is the day to be on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1401 | 797 | 476 | 839 | 2264 | 2033 | 2144 | 3843 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2748 | 5680 | 4980 | 4623 | 3157 | 2555 | 1761 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:52AM0.33m | 3:18PM0.34m | 3:22AM0.31m | 3:56PM0.31m | 3:52AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.26m | 6:29PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.23m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:25AM0.23m | 10:48PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.07m | 9:02AM0.07m | 9:29PM0.11m | 9:38AM0.09m | 10:00PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.12m | 10:33PM0.17m | 11:12AM0.15m | 11:30PM0.20m | 2:37PM0.17m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:30PM0.13m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1401 | 797 | 444 | 235 | 2264 | 2033 | 1594 | 1126 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2748 | 5680 | 4980 | 4623 | 3157 | 2555 | 1761 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 15 | S 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | E 7 |
287 | 228 | 232 | 178 | 78 | 71 | 2144 | 3843 | 563 | 233 | 306 | 260 | 170 | 11 | 110 | 141 | 83 | 51 | 110 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 17 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 12 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 22 | — | W 16 | SW 21 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 6 |
22 | 235 | 20 | 38 | 29 | 73 | 319 | 381 | 362 | — | — | — | 668 | — | 5 | 18 | — | 54 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
— | — | 476 | 839 | — | — | — | — | 490 | 730 | 52 | 41 | 135 | 182 | 176 | 176 | 171 | 150 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 2658 | 2658 | 3840 | 1170 | 3537 | 3554 | 3483 | 3473 | 2506 | 72 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 1160 | 0 |
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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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