Teahupo’o surf break

Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 -10
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Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
15
1.6
S
15
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1029
2420
2352
1633
1850
1149
1548
1233
943
823
811
958
1162
1042
899
492
318
183
647
1195
1135
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
30
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
10
W
5
NNW
5
NW
0
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:00AM0.30m
2:01PM0.34m
2:47AM0.27m
2:54PM0.31m
3:49AM0.24m
4:13PM0.28m
5:32AM0.23m
6:19PM0.27m
7:26AM0.24m
8:03PM0.28m
8:36AM0.26m
9:07PM0.31m
9:22AM0.29m
Low Tide
7:56AM0.09m
8:42PM0.06m
8:42AM0.11m
9:43PM0.10m
9:44AM0.14m
11:06PM0.13m
11:19AM0.15m
1:03AM0.15m
1:19PM0.15m
2:37AM0.14m
2:43PM0.13m
3:32AM0.13m
3:36PM0.11m
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
3
4
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
24
24
26
27
27
28
31
31
31
32
29
30
28
27
28
27
30
31
30
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
15
1.6
S
15
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
892
2420
2352
1633
1850
1149
1548
1233
943
823
811
958
1162
1042
899
492
318
183
647
1195
1135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
16
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
1.5
E
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.3
SE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
1029
42
42
245
186
933
52
64
49
47
35
7
14
16
17
58
46
71
142
62
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
14
0.9
SSW
17
0.3
SE
10
1.2
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
76
16
18
475
17
164
53
6
7
8
8
6
7
10
17
40
52
82
78
26
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
0.3
N
8
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
190
254
229
11
34
34
33
31
52
73
83
94
113
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2313
2614
276
216
216
216
21
0
0
0
0
0
35
9
0
0
0
41
46
72
46
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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