Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.2° 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,036 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from right here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, first things first – we're lookin' at Teahupo’o. It's a heavy-duty reef break that needs a serious swell and the right wind to be anything close to rideable for mere mortals. For the next few days, the conditions are kinda messy. There's a chunky 7 ft SW swell rollin' in on Saturday the 25th with 14-second period and a combined energy of 1498 – that's some grunt – but that 12 mph onshore wind from the SSW is just wreckin' it. The same story continues into Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th with onshore and cross-onshore winds. Forget it.

Now, let's be real – the standout window is shaping up for the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July and into the afternoon. We've got a solid 6 ft SW swell with a 12-second period and the energy is pumpin' at 1109. The wind on Wednesday morning is a light offshore from the north at 6 mph, so that's gonna keep the wave face clean and hollow. It's the best call of the whole run. But this is Teahupo’o – it's a heavy, shallow reef. Waves over 5 ft can get intimidating for most, and this is an advanced-level wave. Don't even think about paddlin' out unless you know what you're doin'. The crowd factor is "often" too, so expect a few other chargers out there, especially with conditions that good.

Wednesday afternoon gets even better – the wind drops to 3 mph and turns glassy from the northwest. The swell holds at 6 ft. That deep, rumbling lip is gonna sit up perfectly on the reef. For an experienced surfer, that's about as good as it gets.

After that, things go downhill again. From Thursday the 30th through to the 5th of August, the winds switch around and get messy. We see onshore and strong cross-onshore breezes kickin' up chop and spoil in' the shape. Some of those days have solid swell sizes – 8 ft on the Thursday the 6th for example – but the wind is just wrong. The break is exposed to those southerly winds and it ruins the quality.

Then, way out on Friday the 7th of August – that's over a week away – there's another flicker of hope. Morning session shows a 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and a massive 2018 combined energy. The wind is a light offshore from the north again at 6 mph. That's a seriously long-period swell though – at a beach break those can be tough, but at a reef like Teahupo’o, that long period is what makes it coil up so perfectly. The lines will be clean and powerful. It's a long-range call so don't hold your breath, but if it comes together, it'll be one for the books. The afternoon turns onshore though, so only the morning is the window.

So to sum it up – the one true standout is Wednesday the 29th of July, especially the glassy afternoon session. That's the one you pencil in. There's a promising-but-less-certain look at the morning of Friday the 7th of August if you're willin' to gamble on a long-range forecast. Other than that, it's a lot of onshore chop and blown-out swell.

Keep your eyes open, be patient, and don't get worked on that reef. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
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11
0.8
SW
16
1.6
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15
1.8
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12
1.8
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12
1.9
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1.8
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12
1.9
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12
1.6
SW
11
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SW
11
1.3
SSW
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1.5
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1429
2036
1915
1699
1154
850
686
427
281
310
1135
1003
954
1191
944
974
574
538
494
586
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
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15
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15
SE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
N
10
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5
NW
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WSW
10
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30
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25
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25
SSE
25
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High Tide
11:42PM0.29m
11:31AM0.30m
00:05AM0.31m
11:59AM0.33m
00:27AM0.32m
12:25PM0.35m
00:49AM0.34m
12:51PM0.37m
1:10AM0.35m
1:16PM0.38m
1:31AM0.35m
1:41PM0.38m
1:51AM0.35m
Low Tide
5:34PM0.07m
5:46AM0.10m
5:58PM0.04m
6:06AM0.08m
6:21PM0.03m
6:26AM0.06m
6:44PM0.02m
6:48AM0.04m
7:07PM0.02m
7:10AM0.04m
7:30PM0.03m
7:34AM0.04m
7:54PM0.04m
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Temp °C
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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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