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Teahupo’o Surf Forecast
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Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.7° 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 (May 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | |
1827 | 1380 | 1229 | 1203 | 1738 | 1931 | 1748 | 1504 | 1203 | 990 | 811 | 749 | 649 | 693 | 773 | 742 | 987 | 947 | 1255 | 1158 | 934 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:23PM0.25m | 9:04AM0.25m | 9:10PM0.28m | 9:31AM0.28m | 9:46PM0.32m | 9:58AM0.31m | 10:19PM0.35m | 10:25AM0.33m | 10:53PM0.37m | 10:54AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.38m | 11:26AM0.37m | 00:03AM0.38m | 12:00PM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.15m | 2:51PM0.15m | 3:31AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.12m | 4:01AM0.11m | 3:59PM0.09m | 4:31AM0.09m | 4:33PM0.05m | 5:01AM0.08m | 5:09PM0.03m | 5:32AM0.07m | 5:46PM0.01m | 6:05AM0.07m | 6:26PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
 | 5:32 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 |
14 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 427 | 299 | 226 | 114 | 67 | 48 | 53 | 150 | 70 | 216 | 376 | 477 | 196 | 471 | 424 | 273 | 987 | 947 | 1142 | 1158 | 934 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 81 | 157 | 196 | 123 | 45 | 19 | 50 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 35 | 649 | 693 | 773 | 742 | 178 | 131 | 1255 | 374 | 430 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 19 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | SW 11 | SW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | ESE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 22 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 26 | 217 | 584 | 302 | 472 | 553 | 826 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1827 | 1380 | 1229 | 1203 | 1738 | 1931 | 1748 | 1504 | 1203 | 990 | 811 | 749 | 389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2623 | 2313 | 2313 | 228 | 2614 | 2624 | 2506 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 228 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 21 | 2506 | 66 | 33 |
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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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