Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’re looking at a classic spot: Teahupo’o. It’s a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th have some swell, but the conditions are just marginal. It’s a bit of a waiting game. The real action starts to build on the weekend. Saturday the 25th is still a bit messy with cross-onshore winds, but the swell is starting to show.

Now, Sunday the 26th is the first real standout. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a solid 8ft SW groundswell (period of 13 seconds). The combined energy is pumping at 1811 (moderate to strong). That’s proper Teahupo’o territory. The wind is glassy, so it’s going to be as clean as it gets. This is for the experienced crew only – that size is not for the faint of heart.

Monday the 27th holds some clean, offshore conditions with a 6ft SSW swell, but it’s a little smaller. The energy is still respectable at 845.

Then we get another cracker on Wednesday the 29th. The morning is glassy, calm, and the swell is 6ft from the SW, but the afternoon is the real gem. The same glassy conditions, but the swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a longer 14-second period, and the energy is massive at 2219. That’s a powerhouse session for the experts.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions after that. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Tuesday the 5th of August, it’s pretty grim. Cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and generally poor surf quality. The swell sticks around, but the wind ruins it. Not worth paddling out unless you’re a masochist.

Looking further out, there’s a promising window on Friday the 7th of August. The morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong at 1820. The afternoon is even better, with glassy conditions and a 7ft SW swell, pushing the energy to 2043. That’s later in the forecast, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s got the makings of another special day at the reef.

So, the best bets are hands down Sunday the 26th of July and Wednesday the 29th of July. If you’re an expert, those are the days to clear your calendar. The crowd factor is always a thing at a spot this famous, so expect plenty of company. The Friday the 7th of August session is worth keeping an eye on too.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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