Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.4° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 (Aug 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's break down what's happening over the next couple of weeks here in Tahiti. We're looking at Teahupo’o, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some serious windows for the brave.

Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty average. The water temp is about 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing wild there. For Wednesday the 12th and into Thursday the 13th, we've got some solid swell moving in – around 7 ft to 8 ft from the SSW with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds. That's real groundswell energy, carrying a lot of power. But the wind is messing with it. That strong cross-shore and cross-off wind is keeping things lumpy and not quite perfect. By Thursday afternoon though, things start cleaning up with a gentle cross-off breeze and the swell dropping slightly to 6 ft. That afternoon session on the 13th is looking like the first real opportunity – clean conditions, decent size, and a long period making those famous barrels shape up.

Friday the 14th sees the swell drop off to 5 ft and the wind swings onshore, making it choppy. That trend continues through the weekend and into Monday the 17th – the swell gets smaller and the wind stays messy. There's a little window Monday morning with a cross-off breeze and 5 ft swell, but it's marginal.

Now, hold onto your board for Tuesday the 18th. That morning we get a pulse of SSW swell at 3 ft, but the period? A massive 18 seconds. This is groundswell at its finest, and the wind goes clean offshore from the NNE. That's a standout morning for the experts. The afternoon builds to 4 ft with a 17-second period and offshore wind – another top session.

Wednesday the 19th is a write-off as the wind turns cross and then cross-on, bringing chop and bumpy conditions.

Then we hit a real rough patch from the 20th through the 24th. The swell gets serious – 10 ft to 12 ft from the SSW – but the wind is howling onshore or cross-shore, and combined energy readings are massive. This is raw power but completely blown out. Honestly, at that size and with that wind, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing. It's too big and messy for anyone but the absolute elite, and even then, the quality is poor.

There’s a bit of a lull around the 25th, with smaller, weaker swell and cross-shore winds. Not worth paddling out.

But then roll into the end of the 16-day window. Wednesday the 26th afternoon and especially Thursday the 27th look incredible. On Thursday morning the 27th, we’ve got a 10 ft SSW swell with a solid 14-second period and clean, gentle offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is massive. That's a heavy, powerful swell. Then Thursday afternoon is the pick of the whole forecast – 8 ft swell, glassy conditions, and a light offshore breeze. The wave comment calls it "excellent" and it gets the highest score we've seen. That is the best on offer. But keep in mind, the 27th is over a week away, so treat it as promising but less certain.

So, to sum it up: Thursday afternoon the 13th is your first real go. Tuesday the 18th is a hidden gem with that super long period and offshore wind. And if you can wait, Thursday the 27th is shaping up to be a golden day for the experts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
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12
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16
1.5
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12
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12
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2276
1913
1842
1259
988
623
632
261
236
182
261
482
928
1319
657
537
456
541
687
767
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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20
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15
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10
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15
SSE
20
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25
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25
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High Tide
00:55AM0.38m
1:08PM0.43m
1:21AM0.38m
1:38PM0.42m
1:46AM0.38m
2:07PM0.39m
2:09AM0.36m
2:33PM0.36m
2:30AM0.34m
2:56PM0.31m
2:46AM0.31m
3:13PM0.26m
2:50AM0.27m
Low Tide
6:56PM-0.01m
6:59AM0.01m
7:25PM0.01m
7:28AM0.01m
7:51PM0.03m
7:56AM0.02m
8:16PM0.06m
8:23AM0.04m
8:37PM0.09m
8:48AM0.07m
8:53PM0.13m
9:12AM0.11m
9:00PM0.15m
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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.

Teahupoo is 45 km (28 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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