Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.8°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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,997 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks. For the most part, we're looking at a run of average to poor conditions, but there are a couple of moments that'll get your heart pumping.

The main standout, the one we're all waiting for, is Teahupo’o. It's a heavy, world-class reef, strictly for advanced crew. The action really starts to build from the second weekend.

Kicking off on Saturday, September 5th, we've got a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is pumping at 2136 (moderate to strong). But the wind is an ENE cross-off at 19 mph, and the call is marginal. The size is there, but the conditions are just off.

The next couple of days stay rideable but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 6th has a cleaner window in the afternoon with an ENE breeze dropping to 6 mph, making for clean 5 ft SSW swell.

Now, things turn pretty average from Monday the 7th through to Friday the 12th. We get a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds with chop, and swell sizes drop right down. There's a stretch here where the surf is just not worth paddling out for.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Sunday, September 13th. The morning session looks excellent. We get a clean 4 ft SW groundswell, but the period is a very long 20 seconds, packing a punch with 1136 wave energy. The wind is a pure offshore from the NNE at 12 mph. This is a rare window of perfection at a wave that rarely blows clean. This is the best bet of the whole outlook. Just be ready for crowds, as Teahupo’o is *always* busy.

After that, from Monday the 14th through to Friday the 18th, the swell picks up again – we're talking 6 ft to 8 ft SW swells – but the wind swings cross-onshore. So while there's plenty of water moving (energy readings over 2000 and 2700), the surface is going to be lumpy and choppy. It's more of a tow-in or heavy paddle mission for the experts only, and the quality is questionable.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 19th, the surf fades back down, and the winds stay messy. The final morning on Sunday, September 20th, shows a tiny 1 ft SW groundswell with a very long 22-second period and a clean offshore NE breeze at 12 mph, but there's just no size for a proper session.

So, to sum it up: hang tight through the early week mess. Your one true standout is the morning of Sunday, September 13th at Teahupo’o. It won't be huge, but it'll be pure. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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3
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2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.3
S
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.9
SE
9
0.9
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SE
9
0.9
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2997
1927
1724
1111
756
734
466
353
289
171
444
502
505
834
720
636
551
388
357
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
5
SE
20
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
11:47AM0.42m
00:02AM0.39m
12:15PM0.43m
00:25AM0.40m
Low Tide
4:56AM0.19m
4:21PM0.11m
4:35AM0.15m
4:46PM0.07m
4:52AM0.10m
5:12PM0.03m
5:15AM0.06m
5:39PM0.01m
5:41AM0.02m
6:05PM0.00m
6:07AM0.00m
6:30PM0.00m
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5:58
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5:56
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5:50
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1
1
Temp °C
26
24
24
25
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25
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Feels °C
24
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20
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22
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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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