
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,580 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch of water. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it’s gonna take a few days to clean up. The real deal is that offshore wind window later in the week, and the heavy hitter is gonna be Thursday afternoon.
Right off the bat, the surf is messy. Sunday morning, July 19th, has a solid 10ft of SSW swell at Teahupo’o but that SSE wind at 15 mph is onshore and choppy, making it a real fight. The wave energy is strong though, coming in at 2815. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing unless you’re looking for a beating. That afternoon doesn’t get any better with the wind picking up to 19 mph from the SE. We’re looking at a couple of days of this cross-shore chop, with the swell hanging around 7ft to 8ft and the energy staying strong (up to 5655 on Monday), but the wind just isn't cooperating. It’s not clean.
Now, things start to turn a corner on Wednesday, July 22nd. The wind swings to the east, 19 mph, but it’s cross-offshore. The data says "clean" for both morning and afternoon sessions. The swell is still a meaty 8ft from the SSW, with a long period of 19 seconds in the morning. That’s proper groundswell, and with that period, it’s going to be pitching hard out there. The energy is very strong (4936). This is a step in the right direction, but it’s still a bit raw.
The absolute standout is Thursday, July 23rd. The morning has a clean 19 mph offshore wind from the NE, pushing into a 8ft SSW swell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, which means it’s going to be a proper freight train of energy (2798). By the afternoon, the wind eases slightly to 15 mph from the NNE, still offshore, and the swell drops a touch to 7ft. The data calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" with a score of 4. The energy is still strong (2149). This is the one to circle. The offshore wind will polish the face, and that long period is going to set up some heavy, deep-water barrels. It’s advanced territory for sure, but this is the best quality of the whole run.
From Friday, July 24th, through the weekend, the swell backs off a bit but the wind stays offshore. Friday morning has 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and a 15 mph offshore from the NNE. The energy drops to 980, which is moderate. The afternoons and into the weekend are looking at gentle offshore winds and a smaller, but still very clean, 4ft to 5ft of swell. It’s a great time for the intermediate crew to get a piece of the action, though the bite is off the big stuff.
The second week, from July 28th onward, the swell drops to around 3ft to 5ft, and the wind stays mostly cross-offshore from the east. The periods settle down to 12-15 seconds. The energy is moderate (mostly in the 600-1700 range). It’s clean, but it’s a lot smaller. The surf is consistent but mellow, with the best conditions still being those clean cross-offshore days. The last day on the books, Monday, August 3rd, is looking pretty small at 3ft from the SSW, so the run is definitely winding down by then.
So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first two days unless you’re a glutton for punishment. The big call is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd at Teahupo’o. That’s the gold. The rest of the first week has plenty of clean, mid-sized surf, and the second week is smaller but still rideable. The water temperature is about average for the season.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
1008 | 2708 | 2171 | 1999 | 3843 | 4377 | 5580 | 3966 | 3876 | 2748 | 4664 | 4274 | 3512 | 2588 | 2054 | 1323 | 924 | 687 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 |
187 | 2708 | 2171 | 1622 | 1085 | 4377 | 5580 | 3966 | 3876 | 2748 | 4664 | 4274 | 3512 | 2588 | 2054 | 1323 | 924 | 687 | 537 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
183 | 78 | 73 | 1999 | 3843 | 563 | 233 | 22 | 318 | 408 | 133 | — | 104 | 45 | 40 | 102 | 56 | 56 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | SW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | SSE 12 |
38 | 29 | 47 | 323 | 381 | 362 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 18 | 45 | 55 | 10 | 31 | 25 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — |
1008 | — | — | — | — | 353 | 650 | 210 | 52 | 451 | 139 | 199 | 139 | 120 | 88 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3840 | 1170 | 3510 | 1170 | 3483 | 3451 | 2614 | 2313 | 2313 | 1169 | 2313 | 2313 | 35 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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