Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.4° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again with the same outlook, but in feet, miles and Fahrenheit.

We've got a real split in this forecast. A whole lot of nothing good for a while, then a proper, heavy-hitting window that makes it all worthwhile. The first few days are a bust thanks to strong, messy winds. You'll have to sit on your hands for a bit, but the payoff is coming for those with patience.

Let's break it down. There is a big gap at the front. Wednesday is a complete no-go with cross-offshore winds and a weak, choppy swell. Thursday and Friday are even worse with strong cross-onshore winds that'll chop everything up. Saturday and Sunday are still a write-off. So really, you're looking at a blank week. Don't even think about waxing up yet.

Now for the real deal, the standout session. On Thursday, the 6th of August, Teahupo’o (French Polynesia) will be in its element. We are talking about a glassy morning with the wind from the NNW at a barely-there 5 km/h. Just a mirror-like surface. The swell will be a meaty 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 17-second period. The wave energy is off the charts, and it is a genuine big-wave day. This is for experts only. The water is a balmy 79°F, which is spot on for this time of year.

Friday, the 7th of August is also a standout. A clean, cross-offshore breeze from the east at 15 km/h with a 8ft SSW swell, along with a long 15-second period. The energy reading is through the roof. This is still expert-level territory.

For my money, the absolute best of the best is that Thursday session. The combination of dead-calm, glassy conditions and a massive, long-period groundswell hitting that famous reef is about as good as it gets. If you have the skill and the nerve, that's your day. Saturday the 8th offers a clean 7ft wave with offshore winds, which is a touch more manageable but still a serious wave. After that, a strong onshore blow moves in to ruin things again.

So, hang tight. Stash your shortboard and wait for that magical window at the start of August. That's where the real action is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
11
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
S
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
913
826
638
1402
1080
1046
483
547
446
467
545
566
627
742
482
582
356
195
832
846
711
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
12:51PM0.37m
1:10AM0.35m
1:16PM0.38m
1:31AM0.35m
1:41PM0.38m
1:51AM0.35m
2:06PM0.37m
2:12AM0.35m
2:31PM0.36m
2:32AM0.33m
2:59PM0.33m
2:54AM0.31m
3:30PM0.29m
3:16AM0.29m
Low Tide
7:07PM0.02m
7:10AM0.04m
7:30PM0.03m
7:34AM0.04m
7:54PM0.04m
7:58AM0.04m
8:18PM0.06m
8:23AM0.05m
8:42PM0.09m
8:51AM0.07m
9:07PM0.12m
9:23AM0.10m
9:33PM0.15m
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6:24
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6:22
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6:22
6:22
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5:42
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Temp °C
26
27
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23
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Feels °C
26
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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.

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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