Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.9° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 5,003 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks out at Teahupo’o.

This is a heavy-water window, even by Chopes standards. We’ve got a solid run of solid, long-period south swell, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor between glory and chaos. The first few days are your window, so don’t sleep on it.

Tuesday, August 18th kicks things off with a clean, clear morning. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell, with that 18-second period giving it some serious push. Winds are light offshore from the NNE, and the water’s sitting at 79°, which is right on the money for this time of year. The combined energy is already pumping at 1126, and it’s going to be proper. This is the day to be out there early.

The afternoon bumps up to 5ft from the SSE, still clean with a gentle offshore breeze. It’s an excellent session, but the morning is the pick. Wednesday, August 19th continues the theme. The morning has 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and clean offshore conditions. It’s more of the same goodness. The afternoon wind swings around to a light north cross-off, but it’s still very surfable – just maybe not as perfect as the morning.

Now, Thursday, August 20th, this is the standout of the first week. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a clean 7ft SW groundswell. The period is a solid 15 seconds and the energy jumps to 2272. This is big, clean, powerful Teahupo’o. This is the one you circle on the calendar. The afternoon, however, is the turn. The wind goes cross-on from the WSW at 12 mph and it's going to get chopped up. Get your waves in the morning, because the quality starts to drop after that.

From Friday, August 21st through Sunday, August 23rd, we’re in a holding pattern of onshore and cross-shore winds. It’s going to be lumpy and messy, with the swell hanging around 7ft to 8ft but the energy getting knocked around by the wind. Not worth the fight. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing those days.

Monday, August 24th and into the next week, the wind goes cross-off from the east but picks up strength. The swell eases a bit and the period drops. We’re still getting waves, but they’re not the clean, lined-up monsters from earlier. The east wind is strong – 25 mph – and while it’s cross-off, it’s going to be blowing hard.

There’s a new pulse of S swell due on Monday, August 31st, with the energy reading a massive 5668 and the swell hitting 10ft. That’s a big, powerful groundswell with an 18-second period. But the easterly wind is still strong, so it’s going to be a raw, challenging day. That’s expert territory, no question.

The real takeaway: This is a reef break, and that long-period swell is going to be breaking perfectly on the reef, not closing out like a beach break. For the standout, it’s that Thursday morning – clean, big, and barreling. The 31st has the size and power, but the wind is the wildcard. It’s promising, but I’d be more cautious about that one, it’s further out. The first few days are the most reliable.

Stay safe out there. This wave demands respect.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
2.3
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14
2.4
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14
2.2
SSW
16
2.4
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16
3
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16
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S
15
2.1
SSW
14
3
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
701
757
952
919
1300
2055
2032
1736
1366
1342
843
2243
2202
2447
2801
3712
3829
1750
1106
781
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
NW
20
WSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
35
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
E
40
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40
ESE
40
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Wind State
off
off
off
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High Tide
3:13PM0.26m
2:50AM0.27m
3:09PM0.22m
2:18AM0.24m
1:07PM0.18m
00:29AM0.23m
10:19AM0.21m
11:20PM0.25m
10:37AM0.25m
11:18PM0.27m
10:58AM0.28m
11:30PM0.30m
11:20AM0.32m
11:45PM0.32m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.15m
9:35AM0.14m
8:29PM0.18m
10:01AM0.18m
5:16PM0.16m
5:42AM0.18m
5:01PM0.12m
5:18AM0.15m
5:10PM0.09m
5:21AM0.12m
5:25PM0.06m
5:31AM0.09m
5:41PM0.04m
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5:46
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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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