Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.7°C
0.1° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,504 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here.

Let’s break down what this Teahupo’o (Tahiti) run looks like. The first week is a bit of a struggle with sloppy surf, but there's a couple of real gems way out in the second week. Don't get your hopes up for the early days; the good stuff is patient.

Wednesday morning the 2nd kicks off small, with a 2-foot SSW swell carrying that long, 18-second groundswell period. The energy is only 528, so it’s weak. It's clean with a cross-off breeze, but barely a ripple worth paddling for. Afternoon turns cross and gets messy.

Thursday the 3rd, we get a touch more size – 6 feet, still from the SSW, 15 seconds – but the wind goes cross at 15 mph, making the surface lumpy. The energy jumps to 1434, but it's not clean enough for this wave.

Friday the 4th pushes up to 8 feet, 16-second period, and the energy is strong at 3699. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, and the surface is clean. This is expert territory now – big, powerful, and the crowd is likely heavy. It's a promising day for the brave, but the wind is stiff.

Saturday the 5th drops a bit to around 7 feet, same SSW angle, period down to 14 seconds. Wind drops to 15 mph cross-off, conditions stay clean. It's a solid day, but not the standout.

Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th, the wheels fall off. Swell shrinks, wind turns onshore and howls to 22 mph, and the surface is a lumpy, bumpy mess. Energy is in the 600-900 range, weak and grotty. Tuesday the 8th has a strange 7-foot pulse from the ESE with a 7-second period and strong crosswind – better for a kite than a paddle.

Wednesday the 9th to Sunday the 13th is a quiet period. Swell sits between 3 and 4 feet, mostly SW, with long periods up to 21 seconds on the 13th. The mornings are clean with cross-off winds, but the energy is moderate (400-1358). The 13th afternoon shows a 4-foot, 20-second groundswell with 1358 energy – a tease, but not big.

Now, circle Monday the 14th of September. That is your first real standout. A solid 6-foot SW swell, 18-second period, energy at 2445 – strong. The morning has a light offshore wind from the northeast, which is perfection. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is classic Teahupo’o. The afternoon stays clean at 6 feet with a cross-off.

But the crown jewel is Tuesday the 15th of September. We are looking at a 10-foot SSW swell, 15-second period, with a massive energy of 3913. That is serious power. Gentle offshore wind from the NNE – glassy, ideal. This is expert-only territory. A wave over 8 feet here is a monster, and this one is it. The afternoon drops to 8 feet, still clean, still powerful.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th keep the fun going with 6 to 8-foot SSW swell, strong energy (2000-2600), and clean cross-off winds. Good, consistent, but not the biggest.

Water temp on the 2nd is 78°F, which is average for the season.

So, the two days to remember: Monday the 14th for that perfect offshore morning with a solid 6-foot groundswell, and Tuesday the 15th for the massive 10-foot, glassy, expert-only day. The rest is small or compromised. Wait it out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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12
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Energy kJ
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1647
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734
458
347
239
557
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
2:49PM0.28m
2:32AM0.29m
3:11PM0.22m
2:32AM0.25m
12:54PM0.17m
11:21PM0.23m
9:29AM0.23m
10:45PM0.26m
10:14AM0.29m
10:58PM0.30m
10:47AM0.34m
11:18PM0.34m
11:17AM0.38m
11:40PM0.36m
Low Tide
8:48AM0.08m
8:38PM0.15m
9:25AM0.12m
8:14PM0.18m
12:29PM0.17m
4:22PM0.16m
4:56AM0.19m
4:21PM0.11m
4:35AM0.15m
4:46PM0.07m
4:52AM0.10m
5:12PM0.03m
5:15AM0.06m
5:39PM0.01m
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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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