Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s brewing at Teahupo’o. The first part of the run is a bit of a battle with the wind, but there are a couple of days that are gonna make you forget about the rest.
The real standout, the one you’re waiting for, is Wednesday morning, July 22nd. You’re looking at a 10 ft swell from the SSW with a 19-second period – that’s deep ocean groundswell with serious punch. The wind is out of the East at 22 mph, giving you clean cross-offshore conditions. The combined energy is massive at 7059, so this is a heavy, expert-only wave. The reef will be firing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no surprises there. Crowds are often, so expect company, but for the right surfer, this is the day.
The early part of the run is rough. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a mess with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Sunday the 19th has a 10 ft SSW swell but it’s blown out. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st have a lot of energy (over 5000) but it’s lumpy and cross-shore – more of a kite day than a paddle day.
After Wednesday’s peak, Thursday the 23rd is still clean with a 10 ft SSW swell and cross-off wind, but the energy is easing. Then we get a nice window on Friday afternoon, July 24th. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SSW, but the wind shifts to NNE at 16 mph, giving you clean offshore conditions. The energy is moderate at 1356, and the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a much more manageable size.
Saturday the 25th is glassy in the afternoon – no wind – with a 4 ft SSW swell. That’s a beauty of a clean day. The rest of the run into the end of July and start of August looks pretty average again, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. August 1st is a total write-off.
So, circle July 22nd for the big one, and July 24th for the cleaner, more manageable session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1975 | 1866 | 1712 | 1401 | 797 | 444 | 643 | 2064 | 1815 | 2144 | 3843 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2748 | 6491 | 5921 | 5321 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:21AM0.34m | 2:41PM0.37m | 2:52AM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.04m | 8:28AM0.04m | 8:57PM0.07m | 9:02AM0.07m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 1975 | 1866 | 1712 | 1401 | 797 | 444 | 232 | 2064 | 1815 | 1465 | 1334 | 4377 | 5580 | 4239 | 3876 | 2748 | 6491 | 5921 | 5321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 437 | 238 | 113 | 287 | 198 | 232 | 178 | 78 | 73 | 2144 | 3843 | 463 | 370 | 260 | 227 | 1061 | 274 | 116 | 158 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SW 19 | SE 12 | SW 17 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 11 | SE 12 | — | SSE 10 | W 16 | W 16 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 32 | 183 | 22 | 235 | 20 | 38 | 29 | 47 | 323 | 381 | 302 | 233 | 22 | — | 191 | 21 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 375 | 643 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 74 | 80 | 99 | 178 | 273 | 175 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2658 | 1160 | 76 | 76 | 66 | 2658 | 2658 | 3483 | 1170 | 3554 | 3413 | 2624 | 3400 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2314 | 2313 | 1160 |
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