
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the home break. We’re looking at a classic Teahupo’o run, and it’s going to take a bit of patience before the real magic shows up.
The opening days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. The first call on Monday afternoon (7th September) is a no-go – small, messy, and that cross-onshore breeze from the Southeast is ruining the party. Tuesday and Wednesday are even worse, with fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy chop. You’ll be fighting a losing battle. The combined wave energy is moderate (845 and 868) but the wind and period are all wrong. The water temp is a normal 79°, so that’s not the issue.
Things start to look a little more promising by Friday morning, the 11th. The swell drops a bit, but we get a clean window with a cross-offshore breeze from the East. The period is a solid 12 seconds, so the lines will have some shape. It’s not a standout, but it’s a paddle-out.
The real fireworks begin on the morning of Sunday, 13th September. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the Northeast, and a solid 4ft, 19-second groundswell from the SW. That’s a very long period, so the energy is going to be significant (1092). This is Teahupo’o starting to wake up. The water is clean, and for experienced surfers, this is where it gets interesting. The break is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting long.
Then Monday, 14th September, is the big one. The morning starts with a 6ft SW swell at 17 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water is clean. But the afternoon is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. The wind drops to absolutely zero, glassy conditions, and the swell is still a solid 5ft. The wave energy is pumping (1491). This is as good as it gets for a session. The crowd factor is a reality here – it’s often busy – but for a window like this, you’ll have to fight for one.
The swell builds through the middle of the week, but the wind turns onshore by Tuesday afternoon, and the quality drops. It gets big, but it gets messy. By the 16th, it’s choppy and disappointing.
The second week holds a few more interesting windows. Thursday morning on the 17th, we get a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1803). The following Friday (18th September) morning has a good offshore from the Northeast, but the swell is a touch smaller. The afternoon is a winner though, with a clean, moderate offshore and a solid 6ft.
The real kicker in the second week, and one to watch, is Monday, 21st September. The morning is a solid 8ft SW swell. By the afternoon, it jumps to 10ft. That’s big, expert territory, and the wave energy is massive (4259). It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but if it comes together, it’s going to be a serious, heavy day.
So, to sum it up: the two true standouts are the glassy Monday afternoon on the 14th and the clean, long-period Sunday morning on the 13th. That’s your window. The rest is a mix of waiting and watching, with a few other clean sessions, but those two are the jewels.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
289 | 286 | 362 | 305 | 439 | 834 | 711 | 636 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 272 | 233 | 275 | 132 | 308 | 769 | 959 | 1426 | 1536 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:18PM0.34m | 11:17AM0.38m | 11:40PM0.36m | 11:47AM0.42m | 00:02AM0.39m | 12:15PM0.43m | 00:25AM0.40m | 12:42PM0.43m | 00:48AM0.40m | 1:08PM0.42m | 1:10AM0.39m | 1:32PM0.39m | 1:30AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.03m | 5:15AM0.06m | 5:39PM0.01m | 5:41AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.00m | 6:07AM0.00m | 6:30PM0.00m | 6:33AM-0.01m | 6:54PM0.02m | 6:58AM-0.00m | 7:15PM0.04m | 7:23AM0.01m | 7:35PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
289 | 181 | 121 | 196 | 193 | 229 | 204 | 169 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 170 | 233 | 275 | 120 | 139 | 769 | 959 | 1426 | 1536 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
69 | 123 | 174 | 305 | 439 | 834 | 711 | 636 | 105 | 86 | 115 | 272 | 227 | 157 | 132 | 308 | 73 | 101 | 85 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | E 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | S 12 | E 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | SW 10 | S 10 |
125 | 52 | 188 | 293 | 249 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 49 | 54 | 40 | 32 | 31 | 57 | 47 | 35 | 63 | 32 | 69 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 286 | 362 | 74 | 54 | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 9 | 72 | 1170 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 35 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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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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