
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m staring down the long-range charts for Teahupo’o. Let’s get into it.
The first half of the window is a bit of a tease, but if you’re patient, the second half has some serious potential. We’ve got a solid groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character for a while.
The water here is sitting at about 79°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a clean 3ft SW groundswell, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 15 mph, with rain showers. The combined energy is moderate (893), but the quality is just poor. Wednesday is a write-off, with similar cross-shore winds and a marginal 4ft SW swell. The energy is still there (1089), but it’s not clean. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – cross-shore winds, marginal surf, and the swell drops a bit.
Then we get a glimpse of hope on Friday afternoon. The wind eases to a light 9 mph cross-offshore from the east, and the 3ft SW swell (357 energy) cleans right up. It’s small, but it’s a sign of things to come. Saturday morning is clean too with a 3ft SE swell, but it’s not doing much.
The real standout is Sunday morning, the 13th of September. We’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell with a juicy 19-second period, and the wind is a clean, gentle cross-offshore from the ENE. The combined energy jumps to 1232 (moderate-strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The long period will make it line up perfectly at this reef, and the wind will keep it glassy. Expect crowds to be likely, as it’s Teahupo’o. Monday (14th) keeps the size up at 5ft SW, but the wind turns more onshore or cross, making it less appealing.
The middle of the week gets blown out. Tuesday through Thursday (15th-17th) sees the swell pushing 7ft, but the wind is a fresh, messy cross-onshore at 18 mph. The energy is high (over 2000), but it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Not one for the paddle crew.
Then the light comes back. Friday morning, the 18th of September, is another gem. The swell has dropped to a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is a clean, gentle cross-offshore. The energy is still strong (1199), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a close second to the Sunday stand-out.
After that, the swell fades out. The last few days of the window are smaller, with wind issues and a lot of cross-onshore slop. The 21st of September has a 6ft SSW swell, but it’s all onshore wind, making it unsurfable.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Sunday morning, the 13th, and Friday morning, the 18th. Both have clean wind, solid groundswell, and that real Teahupo’o feeling. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 439 | 834 | 711 | 636 | 551 | 407 | 357 | 272 | 187 | 180 | 142 | 308 | 899 | 1100 | 1396 | 1518 | 1433 | 1417 | 1580 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:53PM0.35m | 1:48AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:46AM0.03m | 7:51PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
202 | 292 | 255 | 229 | 173 | 551 | 407 | 357 | 272 | 170 | 180 | 142 | 113 | 899 | 1100 | 1396 | 1518 | 1433 | 1417 | 1580 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | WSW 11 |
309 | 439 | 834 | 711 | 636 | 118 | 75 | 109 | 113 | 187 | 132 | 80 | 308 | 113 | 88 | 29 | 50 | 50 | 47 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 13 | E 8 | NNE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SSE 11 |
293 | 249 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 16 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 82 | 34 | 35 | 61 | 44 | 40 | 45 | 35 | 53 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 |
89 | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 76 | 46 | 46 | 72 | 66 | 72 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 41 |
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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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