Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local scene. Let's get straight into it.

Alright, the forecast for Teahupo’o is a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a window of gold if you're patient. The first few days are a write-off, but we've got some serious quality coming mid-week.

The water is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no worries there.

The first proper surf kicks off Friday the 14th, but it's a mess. We've got a 5ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but that cross-on wind from the SSE at 12 mph is just chopping it up. The energy is moderate (769), but the conditions are poor. The weekend is going to be a frustrating wait. Saturday the 15th has a small 3ft SSW swell in the morning, but it's getting smashed by a 19 mph cross-shore wind. The wind picks up to 22 mph in the afternoon, making it even worse. Sunday the 16th is a little better, with a 5ft S swell and a 14-second period, but that cross-wind is still blowing. The energy is strong (1356), but the surf is just lumpy and messy.

Now, Monday the 17th is where things start to clean up. The swell is a consistent 5ft from the S, with a 12-second period, and we get a clean cross-off wind from the E/ENE. The energy is strong (1002-1031), and the surf is looking clean, but it's still only a marginal call. The real magic starts on Tuesday the 18th. The wind is offshore from the NE, only 9-12 mph, and the swell is a proper 4ft from the SSE with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (1455), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session. Wednesday the 19th is just as good, with a 4-4ft SW swell, a long 17-second period, and clean offshore winds. Another day of excellent conditions.

The end of the week gets messy again. Thursday the 20th brings onshore winds and rain, with a 5-6ft SW swell that’s just getting blown out. Friday the 21st sees the swell jump to 8ft, but the cross-onshore wind is howling at 22 mph, making it a complete mess. The energy is very strong (2316-2879), but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go. This big, blown-out surf is a kite surfer's dream, but not for us.

The following week, from the 22nd to the 25th, sees a lot of solid SW swell, 6ft to 8ft, but the wind is constantly cross-shore or cross-on. The conditions are marginal, and the energy is very strong (up to 3102). It's big, but it's not clean. The best of that period is Monday the 24th, with a cross-off wind and a 7ft SSW swell, which looks clean and rideable for the confident crew.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 26th to the 29th, are a decline. The swell drops off, and the wind is either onshore or strong cross-shore, with the energy dropping down to moderate (784-1067). The 29th has a 7ft SE swell and a clean cross-off wind, but it's a short-period wind swell (9 seconds), so it won't have the same power.

The standout is absolutely Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Offshore winds, clean conditions, and a solid, long-period swell. That's the window you want to be in the water. The long 17-second period on Wednesday means the sets will be fat and powerful, with plenty of time between them to paddle back out. Teahupo’o is a reef break, so it's perfect for that kind of groundswell, but it's a spot that can get crowded often, so get in early.

Rusty

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