Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the goods on what's headin' our way.

We're lookin' at a solid run of surf for Teahupo'o, but don't get too excited, 'cause most of it is for the experienced crew only. This reef ain't a beginner's wave. The water temp here is sittin' at a standard 79°, which is dead on average for this time of year. The combined energy really packs a punch, especially early on, with some monster readings in the thousands, tellin' you there's some serious grunt behind these swells.

The whole show kicks off on Monday the 14th. The afternoon sees some glassy conditions with a solid 6ft SW groundswell pumpin' in at a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong at 1812. It's a bit of a risk with thunderstorms around, but when it's glassy at Chopes, you paddle out. That's a top call for the experienced guys on the Monday.

Tuesday the 15th morning looks even better for the big-wave chargers. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, still with that deep, long 16-second period. The energy is massive at 2535, and the wind is glassy from the NNW. This is proper, heavy-duty stuff. The afternoon goes onshore and turns marginal.

Wednesday the 16th is where it really could be the standout for the experts. The morning has a clean 8ft swell from the SW with a good 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the east. The combined energy is pumpin' at 3297. This is big, powerful, and clean—a true window for those who know what they're doin'. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but still worth a look for the brave.

Thursday the 17th things go downhill fast with a strong cross-onshore wind, makin' it choppy and messy. That run of poor conditions sticks around through Friday the 18th. That's a solid two-day gap where I wouldn't bother paddlin' out.

Saturday the 19th brings a reprieve. The morning is clean again with a cross-offshore breeze and a 7ft SSW swell. The period's dropped to 12 seconds, so it's not as grunty, but the energy is still moderate at 1170. A good day for the experienced guys to get back in the water.

Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd offer a run of cleaner but smaller surf. The swell drops below 5ft, with periods varyin'. Monday the 21st afternoon is a real highlight for the smaller stuff: a 5ft SW swell with an offshore breeze, clean faces, and a 15-second period. Energy is a moderate 997. The feelin' in the water will be nice. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon is glassy again with a clean 4ft swell.

From Wednesday the 23rd, the wind gets messy again with a lot of cross and cross-onshore breeze. The swell holds but the quality drops right off. There are a few windows, like the straighter lines on Monday the 28th, but it's mostly a battle with the wind. The periods stay long on some days, which is a caveat at a place like this—the long period sets will unload really heavy on the reef.

If you're after the standout, it's a toss-up between the glassy expert session on Monday the 14th and the clean, bigger, and more powerful Wednesday the 16th morning. For the true charger, the 16th is the one to circle. For a more manageable but still epic session with that offshore wind, Monday the 21st afternoon is your pick. This is a spot for the brave only.

Rusty

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