
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-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, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Teahupo’o. We’ve got a solid run of south swell energy on the way, but it’s not all clean sailing. The first few days are a write-off for quality surfing, but patience will pay off later in the week.
The pattern kicks off with a big, powerful, but messy swell. Monday the 20th sees a solid 7ft to 8ft SSW groundswell, with a very long period of 21 to 22 seconds. The combined energy is massive (5408 to 6092), but the wind is a cross-shore from the ESE and SE, blowing at 15 to 18 mph, turning the reef into a lumpy, cross-chop mess. It’s not the day to paddle out. Tuesday the 21st stays similar, with the swell holding around 8ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 17-18 seconds. The wind is still a strong cross-shore, so the conditions remain poor. The swell is big, over 8ft, so this is expert territory only, but the wind is the real killer.
Wednesday the 22nd is where things start to turn. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the east, blowing at 18 to 22 mph. The swell is still a solid 8ft to 10ft from the SSW. The combined energy is still high (4849 to 5362), and the wind cleans the wave face up. This is a big, powerful day. The size is pushing into expert-only territory, but the clean conditions make it a serious standout for those with the skill and the nerve. Thursday keeps the clean cross-off wind, with the swell easing slightly from 8ft down to 7ft from the SSW. The period remains long at 16 seconds. The combined energy is still strong (3213 to 2595). It’s still a heavy wave, but the conditions are fantastic.
Friday the 24th is the real sweet spot. The swell is still a meaty 5ft from the SSW in the morning, dropping to 4ft in the afternoon. The period is still a long 14 to 15 seconds. The wind is finally offshore from the NNE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1083 dropping to 738), but the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The smaller size and offshore wind make this the most accessible day for strong intermediate surfers willing to charge. The wave will be clean and perfect.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see the swell drop to a more manageable 3ft to 7ft. Saturday morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, but by Sunday afternoon, the wind goes glassy (3 mph from the SSE), and the forecast reads “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The combined energy is moderate (1415), and a 7ft glassy wave at Teahupo’o is a dream scenario for the experts.
The second week gets dicey. From Monday the 27th onward, the wind turns onshore, on, or cross-on, and the quality falls off a cliff. The swell fades and then tries to rebuild, but the wind is a mess. A pulse of 7ft to 7ft SSW swell arrives on the 30th and 31st, but it’s accompanied by strong cross-shore winds, making it a lumpy, unappealing prospect. Another pulse of 7ft S swell arrives on Sunday the 2nd of August, but the wind is screaming cross-off at 22 to 25 mph, which is too strong for clean surfing. The guidance says these are poor or marginal conditions. The last record on the 4th of August shows a 7ft SW swell with a strong cross-off wind, but it’s hard to get excited about the combination.
The Standout: Without a doubt, Friday the 24th of July is the pick of the forecast. The combination of a solid 4ft to 5ft SSW groundswell, a long 14 to 15 second period, and clean, moderate offshore wind from the NNE will deliver the best quality waves for the widest range of capable surfers. It’s the day to book off work.
Honorable Mention: For the hardcore crew, Sunday the 26th of July afternoon offers a glassy 7ft wave, but it’s for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2144 | 3843 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2869 | 5043 | 4565 | 3934 | 2986 | 2214 | 1646 | 1045 | 687 | 553 | 460 | 393 | 1200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:52AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.26m | 6:29PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.23m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:25AM0.23m | 10:48PM0.25m | 10:24AM0.25m | 11:18PM0.27m | 11:01AM0.28m | 11:42PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.12m | 10:33PM0.17m | 11:12AM0.15m | 11:30PM0.20m | 2:37PM0.17m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:30PM0.13m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.10m | 5:25AM0.13m | 5:34PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1747 | 1184 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2869 | 5043 | 4565 | 3934 | 2986 | 2214 | 1646 | 1045 | 687 | 553 | 460 | 393 | 1200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | S 11 | SW 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | — | SE 7 | SSE 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 |
2144 | 3843 | 951 | 233 | — | 260 | 173 | 106 | 102 | 58 | — | 143 | 24 | 151 | 128 | 93 | 53 | 321 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 |
323 | 381 | 362 | — | — | — | 408 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 51 | 85 | 7 | 49 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 4 | — |
— | — | 402 | 592 | 616 | 190 | 132 | 213 | 182 | 232 | 227 | 238 | 195 | 208 | — | 128 | 82 | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2756 | 3497 | 3483 | 2614 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2318 | 2313 | 2314 | 9 | 9 | 264 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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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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