Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again with the same outlook, but in feet, miles and Fahrenheit.
We've got a real split in this forecast. A whole lot of nothing good for a while, then a proper, heavy-hitting window that makes it all worthwhile. The first few days are a bust thanks to strong, messy winds. You'll have to sit on your hands for a bit, but the payoff is coming for those with patience.
Let's break it down. There is a big gap at the front. Wednesday is a complete no-go with cross-offshore winds and a weak, choppy swell. Thursday and Friday are even worse with strong cross-onshore winds that'll chop everything up. Saturday and Sunday are still a write-off. So really, you're looking at a blank week. Don't even think about waxing up yet.
Now for the real deal, the standout session. On Thursday, the 6th of August, Teahupo’o (French Polynesia) will be in its element. We are talking about a glassy morning with the wind from the NNW at a barely-there 5 km/h. Just a mirror-like surface. The swell will be a meaty 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 17-second period. The wave energy is off the charts, and it is a genuine big-wave day. This is for experts only. The water is a balmy 79°F, which is spot on for this time of year.
Friday, the 7th of August is also a standout. A clean, cross-offshore breeze from the east at 15 km/h with a 8ft SSW swell, along with a long 15-second period. The energy reading is through the roof. This is still expert-level territory.
For my money, the absolute best of the best is that Thursday session. The combination of dead-calm, glassy conditions and a massive, long-period groundswell hitting that famous reef is about as good as it gets. If you have the skill and the nerve, that's your day. Saturday the 8th offers a clean 7ft wave with offshore winds, which is a touch more manageable but still a serious wave. After that, a strong onshore blow moves in to ruin things again.
So, hang tight. Stash your shortboard and wait for that magical window at the start of August. That's where the real action is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 913 | 826 | 638 | 1402 | 1080 | 1046 | 483 | 547 | 446 | 467 | 545 | 566 | 627 | 742 | 482 | 582 | 356 | 195 | 832 | 846 | 711 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:51PM0.37m | 1:10AM0.35m | 1:16PM0.38m | 1:31AM0.35m | 1:41PM0.38m | 1:51AM0.35m | 2:06PM0.37m | 2:12AM0.35m | 2:31PM0.36m | 2:32AM0.33m | 2:59PM0.33m | 2:54AM0.31m | 3:30PM0.29m | 3:16AM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.02m | 7:10AM0.04m | 7:30PM0.03m | 7:34AM0.04m | 7:54PM0.04m | 7:58AM0.04m | 8:18PM0.06m | 8:23AM0.05m | 8:42PM0.09m | 8:51AM0.07m | 9:07PM0.12m | 9:23AM0.10m | 9:33PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 913 | 826 | 638 | 1402 | 1080 | 239 | 483 | 547 | 446 | 467 | 396 | 290 | 627 | 742 | 482 | 582 | 356 | 111 | 832 | 846 | 711 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SE 7 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 106 | 107 | 268 | 70 | 24 | 37 | 432 | 298 | 213 | 399 | 545 | 566 | 245 | 189 | 146 | 81 | 88 | 195 | 83 | 39 | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | E 7 | S 18 | E 7 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | SE 7 | S 11 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 81 | 75 | 23 | 64 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 148 | 106 | 87 | 41 | 94 | 226 | 82 | 163 | 100 | 148 | 31 | 41 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSW 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 25 | — | — | — | 42 | 1046 | 97 | 129 | 133 | 152 | 116 | 138 | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 21 | 21 | 41 | 2614 | 3413 | 2614 | 2614 | 2313 | 2313 | 2341 | 1169 | 1167 | 1160 | 1162 | 35 | 1170 | 72 | 228 | 35 | 9 |
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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).
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