Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 8,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your boards. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days straight out of Teahupo’o. It’s a wild ride ahead, so let’s get into it.

The opening stretch is a shocker, to be honest. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell building through Friday and Saturday, but it’s being torn apart by stiff, cross-onshore winds and rain. The ocean’s going to be a lumpy, messy mess out there. The wave energy is strong—we’re seeing values like 2107, 3774, and 3106 in the combined swell energy—but it’s just not translating to rideable waves. It’s all power and no shape. Honestly, for the first few days, you’d have more fun watching it than paddling out. It’s not until Wednesday the 12th that things start to shift, and even then, it’s only a hint of what’s coming.

The real magic starts on the morning of Thursday the 13th. That’s our first true standout. The wind drops to nothing—we’re talking glass—and the air is clean. Swell is still a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a long 14-second period. This is proper, heavy, grind-you-down Teahupo’o. It’s going to be perfect for the experienced crew. This is what we wait for. The energy is still strong at 1746, but now it’s clean energy.

We get a bit of a hiccup that Friday with light cross-onshore breezes and a drop in swell, but the following week brings a second pocket of promise. Around Wednesday the 20th and into Thursday the 21st, we see another SSW pulse, with swells around 6ft and a 16-second period. The wind turns offshore— ENE at 12 mph—which is exactly what you want at this place. The mornings on the 20th and 21st look particularly clean and well-shaped, with that long-period groundswell rifling down the reef. The energy’s in the 1751-1923 range, so there’s plenty of push. This is another window for the advanced surfer who knows the lineup.

The end of the period on the 22nd fades out with some cross-shore chop, but that’s it. The two standouts are clear: the glassy dawn patrol on the 13th, and the offshore mornings around the 20th and 21st. Everything else is a battle with the wind.

First mention here, the water’s sitting at 79°, which is about spot-on for this time of year, so you can keep the rubber thin.

Okay, let’s break it down. For the love of the ocean, wait out the first week. The ocean will be angry with you.

From the 7th to the 11th, it’s a write-off. Strong winds, rain, and messy, powerful surf. You’ll be fighting for your life, not riding waves.

On the 12th, it starts to improve a little, but the winds are still messy. Not worth it unless you're desperate.

Thursday morning the 13th is your first target. Glassy conditions, solid 6ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. This is the real Teahupo’o.

After a choppy Friday and a drop in size, watch for the return of the long-period SSW groundswell on Wednesday the 20th and Thursday the 21st. With offshore ENE winds, the mornings will be firing and clean. Swells around 6ft.

That’s the window. Be patient, be ready, and pick your moments. The second week looks like the better bet. Long-range forecasts are always a bit of a gamble, but these patterns look promising.

Keep it salty, and I’ll see you out there when it’s clean.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3669
3139
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2611
8056
6267
4998
3562
2951
2411
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1440
1196
2139
1895
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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35
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High Tide
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
1:08PM0.43m
1:21AM0.38m
Low Tide
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
6:59AM0.01m
7:25PM0.01m
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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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