Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.0° C
0.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, S swell with 7,283 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at Teahupo’o (Tahiti) and it’s a mixed bag of massive, unruly energy and some cleaner, more manageable windows.

The entire forecast period is dominated by a long run of challenging conditions. The first week is a write-off for anyone wanting a decent session. The wind is locked in from the SSE or ESE, smashing the face with a cross-onshore or cross-shore chop, making the wave look like a washing machine. The swell is there, no doubt – from the 21st to the 24th, we’re seeing combined swell energy readings of 1680 right up to a monstrous 6994, but it’s all wind-affected and messy. The water temp is a very warm 79°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s going to be a brutal paddle out and an even worse ride while that wind is up.

The real action starts to shift on the 27th. The wind eases off the land, turning cross-off, and the water starts to clean right up. The 27th (Thursday) and 28th (Friday) show some pulse with 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, but the wind is still borderline fresh. It’s not the best, but the waves start looking like Teahupo’o again.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you have to set your sights on the 1st of September. Tuesday afternoon, the wind drops to a gentle breeze, coming from the ENE, which is a solid cross-off. The height is a modest 5ft, but the period is a clean 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a respectable 1322. The description says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” and that’s the truth. The water will be glassy, the lines will hold, and the crowd will be “often,” so expect some company, but it’s the best quality window in the whole run.

The second week is a bit of a gamble, but there’s a real spike on the 5th of September. The Saturday shows a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 3324, building to 4393. The wind is cross-off and moderate. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but if it lines up, that’s your session. The current is heavy, the energy is strong, and the wave is big. That’s expert territory only.

One thing to watch: on the 23rd, the swell hits 12ft on the Sunday afternoon, and the period stretches to 16 seconds. That is a very long period groundswell. At a reef like this, it’s going to be pulling massive amounts of water. You’ll see sets that are a mile apart, but when they come, they’re heavy. The wind is cross, so it’s not clean, but if you’re a specialist, you might find a window.

For the rest of the time, it’s either too messy, too small, or the wind is just too strong. The run from the 21st to the 25th is a dead zone. The 26th is a no-go. The 30th and 31st are marginal but clean. The 1st is the real highlight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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0
0
0
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1
2
4
0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
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2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
3.5
S
16
4
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
2
ESE
7
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1546
1520
853
2317
2136
2648
3283
6587
7283
2376
1053
850
596
447
476
344
403
1043
969
1314
1261
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
30
E
35
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:19AM0.21m
11:20PM0.25m
10:37AM0.25m
11:18PM0.27m
10:58AM0.28m
11:30PM0.30m
11:20AM0.32m
11:45PM0.32m
11:42AM0.35m
00:02AM0.35m
12:04PM0.38m
00:20AM0.36m
12:27PM0.40m
00:39AM0.38m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.12m
5:18AM0.15m
5:10PM0.09m
5:21AM0.12m
5:25PM0.06m
5:31AM0.09m
5:41PM0.04m
5:45AM0.06m
5:59PM0.02m
6:02AM0.04m
6:19PM0.01m
6:20AM0.02m
6:39PM0.01m
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6:11
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6:09
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6:07
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5:47
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5:49
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7
Temp °C
23
22
22
22
22
23
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23
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24
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24
24
24
Feels °C
22
20
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21
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21
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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.

Teahupoo is 45 km (28 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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