Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore wind and lumpy, choppy conditions. But don’t let that fool you – there are some real gems hiding in the back half of the forecast, especially for the experienced crew.

We’ll start with the first real standout. Thursday, 13th August, afternoon at Teahupoo. The water is sitting at a warm 79°, which is right about average for this time of year. The swell is coming from the SSW at 6 ft, with a very long period of 14 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is a light ENE breeze, only 6 mph, and it’s cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at 1616, which is moderate to strong, and the word is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a window you want to be in.

Now, after that, things get a bit messy again. Friday through to Monday morning are mostly poor, with moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and choppy seas. The swell drops off a bit, and the energy is lower.

But then we get a nice little surprise. Tuesday, 18th August, morning at Teahupoo. The wind swings around to a light NNE at 12 mph, which is offshore, and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a dreamy combination for a reef like this. The combined energy is 1033, and it’s described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The afternoon stays good too, with gentle offshore winds and a 3 ft SW swell (17-second period). This is a solid day.

After that, the following week (starting around 20th August) sees a big jump in size. The swell pushes up to 10 ft to 12 ft from the SSW, with periods around 14 seconds. The combined energy goes through the roof – 5338, 4411, even 5458. That’s very strong energy. But the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Only the more experienced, well-equipped crew should even look at that. The Friday, 21st August, morning offers a slightly better window with a gentle cross-shore breeze, but it’s still big and challenging.

The very end of the forecast (around 24th to 27th August) gets messy again with strong winds and lumpy seas, so the options are really limited.

So, to sum it up for the brave: Thursday 13th August afternoon and Tuesday 18th August are your best bets. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or dealing with a washing machine. Keep your eyes on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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