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Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
122 | 97 | 145 | 163 | 185 | 130 | 101 | 101 | 94 | 70 | 70 | 162 | 286 | 558 | 907 | 854 | 892 | 1572 | 1452 | 1223 | 955 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:13PM0.26m | 7:49AM0.20m | 7:33PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.24m | 9:07PM0.28m | 9:47AM0.27m | 9:52PM0.32m | 10:14AM0.31m | 10:26PM0.35m | 10:39AM0.33m | 10:55PM0.37m | 11:02AM0.35m | 11:22PM0.38m | 11:26AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM0.15m | 11:36AM0.19m | 2:58AM0.14m | 3:03PM0.16m | 3:45AM0.11m | 3:46PM0.12m | 4:18AM0.09m | 4:18PM0.08m | 4:45AM0.07m | 4:47PM0.06m | 5:10AM0.06m | 5:13PM0.04m | 5:34AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | 5:37 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
122 | 97 | 145 | 163 | 185 | 130 | 101 | 101 | 81 | 70 | 17 | 66 | 286 | 558 | 907 | 854 | 892 | 1572 | 1452 | 1223 | 955 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | N 12 | N 12 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
95 | 86 | 90 | 47 | 134 | 120 | 67 | 98 | 94 | 58 | 70 | 162 | 89 | 194 | 40 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 23 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | WSW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | N 11 | SSW 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 92 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 39 | 56 | 52 | 29 | 59 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | — | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 27 | 45 | 38 | 43 | 27 | 90 | 94 | 101 | 152 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 66 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 228 | 35 | 35 | 228 | 35 | 228 | 228 | 228 |
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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.












