Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Teahupo’o over the next couple weeks.
Alright, straight up – the first week is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of blown-out, choppy conditions to sit through before things start cleanin’ up. Water temp is sittin’ at 79°, which is about average for this time of year.
Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th are a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds are tearin’ the surface to bits, and the swell’s got plenty of grunt – 8ft on Monday morning from the SSW with a long 15-second period and a huge combined energy (3375) – but it’s messy cross-chop. Not worth paddlin’ out.
Wednesday 12th looks a touch better but still marginal. Morning sees 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. Energy is still solid (2520). The afternoon bumps up to 8ft with a 15-second period and cross-off winds – still just a marginal call.
Thursday 13th is where things start gettin’ interesting. Morning has 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, clean with a moderate cross-off breeze. Afternoon is the real highlight of the first week: 6ft SSW swell, 14-second period, clean, light offshore-ish cross-off wind. That’s the best window in the early run. The energy is moderate at 1707, but the quality is excellent for experienced surfers.
Friday 14th drops off fast – smaller swell, cross-on winds, and choppy.
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th are small and ugly – stay home.
Monday 17th has a short-period 8ft SSE swell (only 8 seconds) and cross-shore wind – a fat, lumpy mess. The afternoon cleans up with 5ft S swell and 12-second period, cross-off winds, but still only marginal.
Tuesday 18th afternoon is a standout. Clean, offshore winds from the NNE, 3ft SSW swell but with a very long 16-second period – classic groundswell. Energy is moderate (1123). This is the kind of clean, lined-up Teahupo’o that gets the heart goin’. Just be aware – the break is exposed, very consistent, and often crowded. That offshore wind will make it glassy.
Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th turn messy again – cross-on and cross-shore winds with lumpy conditions.
Now, Friday 21st kicks off a solid pulse of big swell. 10ft SSW on the Friday morning, building to 12ft by afternoon, 15-second period, and energy rocketing up to 5472. Winds are cross-shore and fresh, so it’s lumpy, but the size is real. This continues through the weekend – Saturday 22nd hits 13ft with a 16-second period and energy at 7292, and Sunday 23rd holds 12ft with 16-second period (6546). These are expert-only waves – well over 8ft, powerful, and the break is a heavy reef. The cross-shore winds keep it from being perfect, but if you’ve got the stones and the skill, it’s on. Crowds are likely.
Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th drop off with strong onshore winds and messy conditions – back to blown-out slop.
So, the two true standouts: Thursday 13th afternoon – clean, 6ft SSW, gentle offshore-ish wind, excellent for experienced surfers. And Tuesday 18th afternoon – glassy offshore NNE wind, 3ft SSW with a long 16-second period, clean and lined up. That’s the one to circle.
Be safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 10 |
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 kJ | 2951 | 2480 | 1933 | 1557 | 1398 | 1419 | 1207 | 2276 | 1868 | 1842 | 1259 | 988 | 538 | 632 | 309 | 240 | 127 | 89 | 326 | 370 | 884 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:27AM0.36m | 00:03AM0.35m | 12:02PM0.39m | 00:29AM0.37m | 12:36PM0.42m | 00:55AM0.38m | 1:08PM0.43m | 1:21AM0.38m | 1:38PM0.42m | 1:46AM0.38m | 2:07PM0.39m | 2:09AM0.36m | 2:33PM0.36m | 2:30AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.01m | 6:00AM0.05m | 6:26PM-0.01m | 6:30AM0.02m | 6:56PM-0.01m | 6:59AM0.01m | 7:25PM0.01m | 7:28AM0.01m | 7:51PM0.03m | 7:56AM0.02m | 8:16PM0.06m | 8:23AM0.04m | 8:37PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | 2951 | 2480 | 1933 | 1557 | 1398 | 1419 | 1207 | 2276 | 1868 | 1842 | 1259 | 988 | 538 | 632 | 309 | 240 | 127 | 89 | 326 | 370 | 884 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | S 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | E 8 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 151 | 133 | 181 | 504 | 659 | 94 | 93 | 48 | 59 | 310 | 161 | 140 | 95 | 54 | 98 | 31 | 81 | 44 | 129 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 13 | 13 | 149 | 127 | — | — | 18 | 16 | 15 | 51 | 48 | 111 | 99 | 33 | 49 | 135 | 147 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 424 | 430 | 498 | 749 | 623 | — | 527 | 408 | 441 | 406 | 373 | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 119 | 60 | 206 | 259 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2624 | 3840 | 3413 | 2614 | 2614 | 2614 | 2334 | 2313 | 2614 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 2614 | 2614 | 229 | 2313 | 2614 |
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