Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 2.1m 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 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at one of the planet’s heaviest waves.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start for the first few days, but hold tight, because the end of the run is where this forecast gets properly fired up. The water temperature is sitting around 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The story starts Tuesday morning, July 28th, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. We’ve got a clean 4 ft SSW swell pushing in with moderate offshore winds from the North. The energy is moderate (492), and the period is a solid 11 seconds, so there are waves to be had, but the score is a bit pedestrian. The afternoon drops to 3 ft, and it’s a cross-off breeze, which keeps it clean, but it’s small. Wednesday, July 29th, sees a bump in size to 6 ft SW, but the wind swings cross-off, and the energy climbs to a strong 1019. Still, the commentary suggests it’s a bit questionable with the tide. Thursday the 30th brings rain showers and a cross-onshore wind with 7 ft to 7 ft SW swell, but that wind is going to junk it up. Friday, July 31st, through to Monday, August 4th, is pretty much a write-off. The wind is howling from the East and Southeast at 18 mph, cross or cross-off, with lumpy, choppy conditions. The size hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the energy is still moderate to strong (1000+), which just means it’s messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday, August 5th, is a real glimmer of hope. The morning shows 4 ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind from the NNE, and the energy is already a punchy 701. By the afternoon, it’s a standout. The wind drops to a near-calm 3 mph offshore, the swell bumps to 6 ft SW, and the energy rockets to 1346. The commentary calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the one to get excited about in the short term.

But the real jewel in the crown is the following week. Thursday, August 6th, the afternoon session is looking like a monster. A 7 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period—that’s proper groundswell—and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is a massive 3066, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is for the big dogs.

And then, Friday, August 7th. This is the day. The morning brings a 12 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, clean offshore winds, and an energy reading of 7056. The report calls it “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions, no wind, and the same 12 ft SSW swell. This is the best on offer. This is for experts only. If you’re not comfortable in serious, heavy surf, stay on the beach and watch the show. The long period (over 15 seconds) will make this wave even more critical and powerful at the reef, so the drop is going to be serious.

The weekend after that, August 8th and 9th, turns ugly with strong onshore winds from the South and SSW, making the 8 ft plus swell a complete mess. The energy is still high, but it’s unsurfable. The following week, from August 10th to 12th, sees the energy drop and the wind shift to a cross-onshore, with the swell coming from a poor ESE direction at a short, weak 8-second period. It’s a letdown.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are small and clean but not worth the hype. The clear standout is Friday, August 7th. The morning and afternoon are both exceptional for experts. The afternoon of Thursday, August 6th, and the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th, are also solid options for experienced surfers.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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1
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2
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
11
0.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.4
S
11
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
366
677
913
760
638
1182
1063
564
572
555
418
448
552
566
537
602
408
242
149
142
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
W
15
SW
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
NE
20
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
12:25PM0.35m
00:49AM0.34m
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
Low Tide
6:44PM0.02m
6:48AM0.04m
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
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
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5:40
5:42
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2
2
7
3
3
5
2
2
Temp °C
27
27
26
26
27
26
24
23
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23
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24
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25
24
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24
25
25
Feels °C
27
26
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26
27
27
27
24
22
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21
21
21
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23
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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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