
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 (Jul 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather ’round, crew. Rusty here. We’re looking at a long stretch ahead for Tahiti’s famous left. It’s a mixed bag, and I’m not gonna lie, the first few days are a write-off. There’s a big gap of nothing much before we get to the real deal.
We’re starting with a patch of poor conditions. From Saturday the 18th right through the 20th, the wind is all wrong – strong from the south and southeast, making a mess of things. The swell is there, but it’s just not surfable. We’re talking about a gap of two full days with no solid recommendations.
Finally, things start to look up. On Wednesday the 22nd, we get a bit of a window. The wind swings to the east, turning cross-offshore, and the wave energy is very strong (5092). Teahupo’o has a 2.5m swell from the SSW with a long period of 19 seconds. That’s classic groundswell for this reef. It’s still a bit of a gamble and the scores are marginal, but it’s clean. The real standout is the following day.
Now, Thursday the 23rd is the one to circle. The afternoon looks prime. We’ve got the wind turning offshore from the northeast at 20 km/h, cleaning up a 2.1m SSW swell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is still strong (2298). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best of the first week. It’s a powerful, deep-water wave, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be a work of art. Because it’s Teahupo’o, it’s always an expert’s wave, and with a 2.1m swell, it’s got plenty of punch. The water temp is a very warm 26°, which is about average for the time of year.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the swell drop a little, but the wind stays good. Saturday the 25th afternoon is glassy, with a 1.3m SSW swell. It’s clean but small.
Further out, the forecast gets less certain, but we’ve got another potential highlight. Look at Wednesday the 30th of July. Both the morning and afternoon are looking excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is off from the north-northeast in the morning, and then goes glassy in the afternoon. The swell is a solid 2.3m from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is very strong (2189). This could be the best session of the whole run, but it’s a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt. After that, it looks like the wind turns bad again, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions to see out the month.
So, the best surfs on offer are Thursday the 23rd afternoon and the window around Wednesday the 30th of July. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or waiting on small, clean waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
476 | 973 | 2708 | 2033 | 2144 | 3843 | 4377 | 6513 | 3966 | 3876 | 2748 | 4714 | 4274 | 3512 | 2588 | 2054 | 1572 | 1091 | 834 | 653 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:18PM0.34m | 3:22AM0.31m | 3:56PM0.31m | 3:52AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.26m | 6:29PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.23m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:25AM0.23m | 10:48PM0.25m | 10:24AM0.25m | 11:18PM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.11m | 9:38AM0.09m | 10:00PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.12m | 10:33PM0.17m | 11:12AM0.15m | 11:30PM0.20m | 2:37PM0.17m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:30PM0.13m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
444 | 235 | 2708 | 2033 | 1560 | 1085 | 4377 | 6513 | 3966 | 3876 | 2748 | 4714 | 4274 | 3512 | 2588 | 2054 | 1572 | 1091 | 834 | 653 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | — | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
232 | 183 | 78 | 73 | 2144 | 3843 | 553 | — | 21 | 276 | 363 | 245 | — | 81 | 40 | 55 | 100 | 92 | 77 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | SW 21 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
20 | 38 | 29 | 47 | 323 | 381 | 358 | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | 18 | 32 | 54 | 10 | 40 | 34 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
476 | 973 | — | — | — | — | 378 | 626 | 221 | 77 | 178 | 31 | 189 | 148 | 119 | 135 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2658 | 3840 | 1170 | 3537 | 2756 | 3483 | 3451 | 2506 | 2313 | 2313 | 1169 | 2313 | 2341 | 2552 | 264 | 0 | 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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