Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,725 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a real mixed bag of a forecast coming up for Teahupo’o.

First things first, the water temperature is sitting right around 78°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

The next week or so is going to be a bit of a write-off, to be honest. It’s not until the second week of the month that we start to see some real potential. For the next several days, the swell is there, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball. You’ll be looking at a lot of cross-shore chop and lumpy conditions that will make the wave hard to read. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality just isn’t there for a clean ride through the barrel. There are several days here with no recommendation at all, so don't get too worked up for the first week.

Things start to look a bit more promising from the 13th of September. The wind starts to clean up into a nice cross-off, and we see a shift in the swell. It’s still not the classic big Teahupo’o, but the wave energy is building steadily. We’re seeing solid combined energy values.

The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 15th of September. Holy moly. We’ve got a 10 foot SSW groundswell rolling in with a 16 second period. That’s a proper long period groundswell, and for a reef like this, that’s exactly the kind of energy that lines up perfectly. The wind goes dead calm, glassy conditions, no wind at all. The combined energy is massive, meaning there is serious power in the water. This is exceptional level stuff, but let’s be clear: at this size, over 8 feet, Teahupo’o is for expert surfers only. Beginners and even strong intermediates need to give this one a very wide berth. The wave will be heavy, hollow, and packing a real punch. For the crew who know what they’re doing, this is about as good as it gets. It’s a distant call though, so keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

The day before, on Monday the 14th, also looks promising. A 8 foot swell with a 16 second period and light offshore winds in the morning will offer excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It’s a bit smaller than the Tuesday peak, but still a proper wave.

The following days after the 15th see the swell hold around the 8 foot mark, but the wind swings back around to a messy cross or cross-on, chopping it up. That’s the window closing again.

So, for the best of the best, it’s Tuesday the 15th of September. Set the alarm, check the tides, and get ready for a session you won’t forget. For the rest of the forecast, it’s either too messy or just not quite there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
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14
1.8
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14
1.6
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13
1.6
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13
1.3
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12
1.1
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12
1.1
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12
1.6
E
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2
ESE
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0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
875
1255
1737
3000
3415
3504
2997
2015
1724
1212
837
824
525
353
341
200
384
372
434
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
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30
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30
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High Tide
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
8:38PM0.15m
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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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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