
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with 2,839 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks in feet and Fahrenheit.
First things first, the first week is a bummer. There’s a solid south-west swell, but the wind is just a nightmare. It’s a real shame, because the size is there, but the conditions are too messy to be any fun.
From Sunday the 12th through the end of the week, it’s all cross-on and onshore wind. The wave energy is big, with combined swell energy readings between 1500 and 3000 plus, but it’s all just blown out. We’re talking moderate to fresh breezes making things choppy and lumpy. The swell is hanging around 6ft to 8ft, which is heavy, but not when it’s this messy. This is a write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, this setup might look better than a surfboard for the next week.
We hit a bit of a lull around Sunday the 19th, with the swell dropping right off. But then, things get interesting. The real standout is shaping up for the following week.
The absolute best on offer is Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell jumps back up, and the energy is enormous – we’re talking combined energy readings of 4148 on Monday and a massive 7634 on Tuesday morning. We’re looking at a 6ft to 12ft south-southwest swell. The period is very long, over 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. For a reef like Teahupo’o, that’s the magic ingredient. The wind is still cross-shore, and the reports say “marginal”, but the potential is undeniable.
Then we get the real gem. The forecast for Wednesday the 22nd of July is the one to circle. The wind swings easterly, giving us a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the south-southwest, with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is over 6000. The conditions are listed as “clean”. This is a beast of a day. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. This is for advanced surfers only – 10ft on that reef is a serious, heavy wave. Crowds are often an issue here, and on a day like this, you can bet it’ll be packed.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th continue with clean conditions and strong 8ft to 7ft swell, still with long periods, so it’s still a quality run. By Saturday the 25th, the swell fades, and we’re back to smaller, less exciting surf.
So, to sum it up: fight through the first week of blown-out slop. The real action kicks off around Monday the 20th, but the standout day to be at Teahupo’o is Wednesday the 22nd of July. That’s the one you want to be in the water for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
718 | 817 | 898 | 791 | 1589 | 2534 | 2323 | 1640 | 1379 | 2494 | 1672 | 1504 | 2669 | 2465 | 2541 | 1603 | 1807 | 1647 | 1712 | 1160 | 833 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33PM0.32m | 11:22AM0.34m | 00:10AM0.33m | 12:05PM0.37m | 00:45AM0.34m | 12:46PM0.39m | 1:18AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.40m | 1:50AM0.35m | 2:03PM0.39m | 2:21AM0.34m | 2:41PM0.37m | 2:52AM0.33m | 3:18PM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.10m | 5:55PM0.02m | 6:07AM0.07m | 6:35PM-0.00m | 6:43AM0.05m | 7:13PM-0.00m | 7:18AM0.04m | 7:50PM0.01m | 7:53AM0.03m | 8:24PM0.04m | 8:28AM0.04m | 8:57PM0.07m | 9:02AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
5:36 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
718 | 817 | 898 | 729 | 1589 | 2534 | 2323 | 1640 | 1062 | 2494 | 1672 | 1504 | 2669 | 2465 | 2541 | 1603 | 1807 | 1647 | 1712 | 1160 | 833 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 11 |
475 | 647 | 695 | 791 | 261 | 18 | 553 | 915 | 1379 | 353 | 476 | 526 | 1126 | 1099 | 437 | 528 | 212 | 154 | 130 | 235 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | SW 19 | NW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 12 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 19 | WNW 16 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 17 |
75 | 36 | 134 | 21 | 384 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 183 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 183 | 68 | 24 | 238 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 |
68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1160 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 76 | 66 | 3537 | 3839 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 1170 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 1170 |
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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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