Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, Wednesday afternoon is a bit of a write-off. The swell is there at 6ft from the SW, but that WNW wind is blowing cross, making things a bit messy. The water is a warm 79°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (1014), but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Thursday and Friday are a washout. Strong south and southeast winds in the 15-18 mph range are chopping the place up. The swell is dropping from 7ft to 4ft, but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s just a lumpy mess. Don’t bother.
The first real sign of life hits on Sunday, August 2nd. We’ve got clean conditions with a light east wind blowing cross-off, and a solid 4ft SSW groundswell (period 15 seconds). The energy is getting up there (1050), and while the scores are only marginal, that clean surface means there’ll be some fun ones. Monday morning, August 3rd, looks even better. Still clean, 4ft S swell, and the energy is still good (822). It’s not huge, but it’ll be the best of the week.
Now, for the real standout. You want to circle Wednesday, August 5th. That’s the one. The swell is a proper 4ft from the SSW, but look at that period – 20 seconds! That’s a deep, long-period groundswell coming in. The wind is NNE at 9 mph, blowing pure offshore. The combined energy is massive (2207), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the classic Teahupo’o (Tahiti) magic. That long period will stack the waves up, and with offshore winds, it’ll be as clean as it gets. This is a heavyweight session for the advanced crew. The only downside is that the crowd is ‘often’ here, so expect a crew on it.
The following week gets a bit dicey. Thursday, August 6th, sees the swell jump to 8ft, but the wind turns cross, creating a bit of chop. Still, the energy is insane (3689), so if you’re an expert, it’s worth a look. Friday, August 7th, the wind turns cross-onshore, and the quality drops. Saturday and Sunday are blown out with strong 21-25 mph winds, and the swell is fading. Not good.
The tail end of the forecast, around Tuesday, August 11th, shows a pulse of clean, offshore wind again (NNE, 15 mph) and a 4ft SSW swell. The energy is decent (864), and it’s a chance to get clean waves again before the window closes. Wednesday, August 12th, brings a bigger 7ft swell, but with an onshore wind, it’s just a messy wall of water.
So, to wrap it up: this week is a bit of a slow burn. The best on offer is easily Wednesday, August 5th with that excellent offshore groundswell. Sunday, August 2nd, and Monday, August 3rd, are your best earlier calls for cleaner, smaller waves. The long-range stuff on the 11th is promising but less certain.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 826 | 638 | 1299 | 866 | 676 | 534 | 472 | 438 | 457 | 545 | 566 | 674 | 742 | 514 | 582 | 408 | 294 | 309 | 947 | 700 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 826 | 638 | 1299 | 866 | 676 | 534 | 472 | 438 | 457 | 389 | 339 | 288 | 742 | 514 | 582 | 408 | 104 | 93 | 947 | 700 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 107 | 268 | 70 | 24 | 239 | 432 | 383 | 245 | 399 | 545 | 566 | 674 | 230 | 146 | 77 | 77 | 294 | 309 | 106 | 176 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SSW 23 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 81 | 75 | 23 | 64 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 148 | 104 | 88 | 41 | 88 | 70 | 85 | 163 | 102 | 23 | 261 | 54 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 42 | 87 | 62 | 88 | 104 | 101 | 98 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | — | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 33 | 41 | 2756 | 2658 | 2614 | 2506 | 2313 | 2313 | 35 | 228 | 228 | 1167 | 0 | 72 | 228 | 9 | 35 | 9 |
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