Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
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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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. Let’s break it down, starting right now.

This is all about Teahupo’o (Tahiti) , and we’ve got a proper run of swell from the south-southwest and southwest, which is exactly the direction this reef wants to see. The water temp is sitting pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit – just your board and your nerve.

The next few days are a slow burn. Saturday the 12th is tiny, with just 2 ft to 2 ft of swell coming from the southwest, with a very long period of 22 seconds. The combined energy is weak-ish (478-505) and the wind is a cross-off from the ENE, so the surface will be clean, but there’s barely enough juice to get excited about. Sunday the 13th sees a bump up to 4 ft to 5 ft, the period drops to 18-19 seconds, and the energy kicks into moderate range (1178-1552). Still cross-off winds from the east, keeping it clean, but the surf is still on the smaller side of fun.

Now, Monday the 14th is where we start to get some real attention. The morning brings a 5 ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 1539 (moderate), and the real highlight – light offshore winds from NNE. That’s glassy, clean, perfect for a left-hander of this caliber. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the southwest and the swell jumps to 6 ft, but the conditions go marginal. The standout session is that Monday morning: it’s an excellent window for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th, the swell builds steadily from 7 ft up to 8 ft. The period stays at a very solid 16 seconds, and the energy climbs into the strong range (2546 to 2782). However, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the east and southeast, keeping things clean enough. Wednesday afternoon actually turns excellent again – a 8 ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze and clean conditions. That’s another good window for the experienced crew.

Then things get ugly. Thursday the 17th through Friday the 18th, the swell peaks at 8 ft to 10 ft, but it’s all onshore wind from the south and SSW, blowing 16 mph. The conditions are poor, choppy, and messy. The energy is very strong (2877-2985), but for a paddle surfer, it’s a washout. With those winds and that size, the setup looks more interesting for kiting than paddling.

The weekend of the 19th-20th drops back down. Saturday the 19th sees 6 ft to 7 ft of south swell with a short period of 12 seconds, moderate cross-shore wind from the ESE, and a lumpy surface. Not great. Sunday the 20th is even smaller – 3 ft to 4 ft – but the wind turns cross-off from the east and the surface is clean again. Monday the 21st stays small but clean with 2 ft.

Now, looking further out – the week of the 22nd to the 25th – we get another pulse. Swell runs from 5 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, with periods of 14 to 18 seconds, combined energy ramping from moderate to strong (1063 to 3003). Winds are cross-off from the east and northeast, and the conditions are consistently clean. Nothing enormous, but consistent and rideable.

The real long-range standout is Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of September. Swell hits 10 ft from the SSW with a long period of 17-18 seconds and the energy is off the charts – 5124 and 4761. That’s very, very strong. The downside? The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the ESE, creating a lumpy, choppy surface. For a spot like Teahupo’o, that size with a less-than-perfect wind is only for the absolute elite, and even then, it’s a gamble. This is a promising but less certain call – check back closer to the date.

In short: The absolute best window is Monday morning, September 14th – 5 ft, clean offshore winds, that classic Teahupo’o perfection. The second-best is Wednesday afternoon, September 16th – 8 ft, clean cross-off, excellent for experts. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too far out to lock in.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.5
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22
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20
1.2
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19
1.4
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18
1.5
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18
1.6
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17
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16
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2.3
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14
2.5
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14
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
231
308
769
1100
1396
1367
1450
1717
1735
2284
2408
2729
2660
2750
2445
2031
2675
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Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
25
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25
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High Tide
00:48AM0.40m
1:08PM0.42m
1:10AM0.39m
1:32PM0.39m
1:30AM0.37m
1:53PM0.35m
1:48AM0.34m
2:10PM0.30m
2:00AM0.31m
2:20PM0.26m
2:02AM0.27m
2:06PM0.21m
1:36AM0.24m
Low Tide
6:58AM-0.00m
7:15PM0.04m
7:23AM0.01m
7:35PM0.06m
7:46AM0.03m
7:51PM0.09m
8:08AM0.06m
8:03PM0.11m
8:26AM0.10m
8:04PM0.14m
8:39AM0.13m
7:26PM0.16m
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Temp °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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