Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.6° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,541 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks here are going to be a test, mostly of your patience, but there's a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

We've got a strong, long-period SSW groundswell in the water right now, but the wind is just wrecking things. It's that classic Tahitian thing where there's plenty of power, but the surface is a mess. The swell energy is strong, in that 2400-3000 range early on, which shows there's some real weight behind this first push. Water temp is at 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Teahupo’o (Tahiti) is the only spot in the window, and it's a heavy one. This is a serious reef break, not for the faint of heart.

Starting Thursday morning, we have 8ft of swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period. That's a proper groundswell, but the wind is cross-on from the WSW. It's light, but it's enough to put a bit of texture on the wave. Ridable for experts, but not the classic, perfect Teahupo’o. The energy is solid at 3004. It’s a morning where you need to be on your game and pick your waves.

That afternoon, the wind goes more onshore from the SSW and the quality just drops out. It gets messy. By Friday, it’s a complete write-off with a fresh SSE cross-onshore breeze and the swell jumping to 10ft. That's big, heavy, and lumpy, and only for the most experienced chargers. We’re looking at 3559 for combined energy, but it’s useless when the surface is that chopped up.

The weekend is much the same. Strong cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, with swell hanging in that 8-11ft range. The energy readings stay high, over 5000 on Sunday, but it’s just a washing machine out there. This is a period for the tow crew and the crazy ones, not for a normal paddle session. Honestly, if you're not charging Teahupo’o, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Early next week, Monday through Wednesday, the wind stays strong and the swell drops a bit, but the quality remains poor. You’re getting strong cross-shore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. It’s not worth paddling out for that.

Then, we get a shift. On Thursday, the 13th, the wind eases off. The afternoon is looking like our first real chance. The swell has dropped to 6ft but the period is still a solid 15 seconds, and we’ve got a light E cross-off breeze. The energy is still moderate at 2091. This is the kind of window where Teahupo’o can start to show its teeth. It’s clean, and for an expert, it’s going to be really, really good. This is definitely one of the standout windows of the whole stretch.

Friday the 14th sees the wind pick up again and the swell becomes shorter period, so that clean window closes up pretty fast. The swell drops out after that, and we go into a bit of a lull. From the 15th to the 18th, we’ve got smaller waves, cross-shore winds, and generally poor conditions. It’s a definite down period. The best of it is the 4ft on Saturday morning and the 5ft on Monday afternoon, but the conditions just aren’t there to make it worth the paddle.

Now, let’s talk about the second week, and this is where the promise lies. It’s a bit further out, so we’re not locking it in, but it’s looking promising. Around Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, the wind goes cross-off from the east and the swell starts to build again. The 20th is looking particularly interesting with the swell jumping to 8ft from the SW with a decent 15-second period. The energy reading is moderate (2624) and the wind is clean. This is another potential standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so we’ll be watching it closely. It's a long-range promise, not a guarantee.

The 21st sees a bit more of the same, but with the period dropping a touch. Still, it’s clean surf.

So, to sum it up: the next few days are a battle with the wind and a cauldron of power. If you're an expert and you want to get pitted, that Thursday afternoon the 13th is your window. It’s clean, and the swell is solid. Then keep an eye on the 20th, that’s the one that could be really special if it comes together. It’s going to be a waiting game, but the ocean is showing signs of life.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
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14
1.9
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13
2.2
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14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2883
2389
1743
2235
3495
3052
2644
2113
6336
6267
4998
3855
2951
2411
1856
1255
1730
1440
1122
854
1477
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
35
SE
40
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40
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
SE
45
SSE
40
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
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Wind State
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on
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:52PM0.22m
8:23AM0.22m
10:40PM0.26m
10:03AM0.27m
11:09PM0.29m
10:50AM0.31m
11:36PM0.32m
11:27AM0.36m
00:03AM0.35m
12:02PM0.39m
00:29AM0.37m
12:36PM0.42m
00:55AM0.38m
Low Tide
11:40AM0.15m
4:32AM0.21m
3:54PM0.13m
4:36AM0.17m
4:45PM0.08m
5:03AM0.12m
5:21PM0.04m
5:31AM0.08m
5:55PM0.01m
6:00AM0.05m
6:26PM-0.01m
6:30AM0.02m
6:56PM-0.01m
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6:20
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6:18
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5:44
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7
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Temp °C
25
25
24
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23
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Feels °C
27
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22
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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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