Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.7°C
0.2° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s get into it. We’re talkin’ Teahupo’o, and this 16-day window is all about one thing: holdin’ out for the big stuff, because the early part is a write-off.

The first few days are a bit of a bust, to be honest. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are blown out by strong cross-shore winds, with that fresh to strong breeze makin’ a mess of the surface. The swell is there, but it ain’t rideable in any decent way. You’d be mad to paddle out.

The first real glimmer comes on Saturday the 29th. We’ve got a solid 10ft to 12ft of SSW groundswell rollin’ in, with a long 16-second period. That’s proper energy, with the combined wave energy readin’ a hefty 5390, and it’s clean thanks to a cross-off wind. The sets will be lined up, but at this size, it’s expert territory only. Keep in mind that with that long period, the wave will stand up incredibly heavy and fast, and combined with the reef, it ain’t for the faint-hearted. Sunday the 30th holds similar potential, with 10ft sets and clean conditions in the mornin’.

Things ease off a bit for Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft to 7ft, and the winds stay favourable, with light to gentle breezes and clean conditions. Tuesday afternoon in particular looks promising; the water will be glassy, and it’s a far more approachable size for a good session.

Now, that Wednesday the 2nd is a strange shift. The swell drops right off and switches to a short-period 8-second E swell at 5ft, and it’s crossed-up. Not worth the paddle.

The standout period looks to be from Thursday the 3rd of September onwards. We see a return of that powerful SSW groundswell, buildin’ to 8ft to 8ft with periods of 15-16 seconds. The combined energy readings jump back up to 3133 and 3270, showin’ moderate to strong energy. The winds are cross-off and moderate, cleanin’ it right up. This is the window to circle. Even with some rain showers, the quality will be there for the experts. The 3rd and 4th look the best on offer.

From the 5th onwards, the swell slowly backs off, droppin’ from 7ft down to 5ft, but the winds hold clean through to the 6th. After that, it’s a long slog of onshore and cross-shore junk through to the end of the forecast period, with only short-period, jumbled swell and lumpy conditions. Not worth gettin’ out of bed for.

For the first break, Teahupo’o (French Polynesia) is an exposed reef break that’s very consistent. The water temp is sittin’ at 78°F, which is about average for this time of year. The preferred swell direction is from the south, which is exactly what we’re gettin’. That late August to early September run of big, clean groundswell is your best bet. It’s an advanced wave, and with crowds bein’ *often*, you won’t be alone out there for the good sessions.

Look, the forecast is pretty clear on this one. Don’t bother before the 29th. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are for the big-wave chargers only. But for the rest of us, the pick of the period is Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. That’s where the size, power, and clean conditions all line up for a proper session. The surf into the second week is smaller and more manageable but still clean, before it all falls apart.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
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Tuesday
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1.5
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16
1.5
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1.9
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2
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16
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1.6
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12
1.1
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12
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8
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SW
18
1.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1094
1028
1525
2077
1928
2541
4606
5502
4711
3295
2675
1965
1400
1073
799
528
386
354
304
614
1777
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:27PM0.40m
00:39AM0.38m
12:50PM0.41m
00:58AM0.38m
1:13PM0.41m
1:17AM0.38m
1:36PM0.39m
1:37AM0.37m
2:00PM0.37m
1:56AM0.35m
2:25PM0.33m
2:16AM0.33m
2:49PM0.28m
2:32AM0.29m
Low Tide
6:39PM0.01m
6:41AM0.01m
7:00PM0.02m
7:03AM0.01m
7:22PM0.03m
7:27AM0.01m
7:43PM0.05m
7:52AM0.03m
8:05PM0.08m
8:19AM0.05m
8:24PM0.11m
8:48AM0.08m
8:38PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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