
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a classic Tahitian playground, Teahupo’o, and the next two weeks are a proper tease. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The clean lines and that heavy, deep-water energy don’t really show up until the second week, and when they do, it’s a pure, expert-level ball game.
The first real surfable swell of note arrives on Sunday, September 13th into Monday, September 14th. That’s where the waiting pays off. Sunday afternoon sees a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a nice 19-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is strong at 1361 (moderate to strong wave energy), and the water is a balmy 78°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. This is for the experienced crew only; it’s not a beginner wave. The real standout is Monday, September 14th morning. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, with a 17-second period, but the energy jumps to 2115 (strong). With a light offshore cross-off breeze from the NW, the lip will be clean and the wall will stand up. This is the best session on offer: powerful, consistent, and for experts only. Crowds are often on the water here, so expect company.
After that, the window gets a bit messy. Winds turn cross-on and onshore for a few days through the 15th and 16th, with solid 6ft to 7ft SW swell, but the texture goes lumpy and choppy. That’s more for the kite crew than a paddle. The energy stays high, over 2000, but the wind ruins the face.
The forecast closes out with a promising window on Sunday, September 20th. The swell drops slightly to 4ft to 5ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds, and the wind is nearly glassy – a slight air from the N and E. The energy is still strong (1487 and 1277). This is a good, clean, heavy day for the experts. The 17-second period means the sets will be long and powerful, and on a reef like Teahupo’o, that’s pure magic. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. The last couple of days on the 21st see a jump in size to 8ft, which is a serious, big-wave day for experts only.
There’s a gap of basically no surfable conditions from the start of the period right through to the 13th. Most of the first week is a bust. The consistent nature of the reef means it usually comes good again, but this time it’s a late show. Stick to the second week – the 14th and the 20th are your best bets.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
756 | 734 | 466 | 384 | 289 | 176 | 174 | 305 | 439 | 834 | 711 | 636 | 551 | 476 | 357 | 264 | 192 | 274 | 305 | 308 | 677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:14AM0.29m | 10:58PM0.30m | 10:47AM0.34m | 11:18PM0.34m | 11:17AM0.38m | 11:40PM0.36m | 11:47AM0.42m | 00:02AM0.39m | 12:15PM0.43m | 00:25AM0.40m | 12:42PM0.43m | 00:48AM0.40m | 1:08PM0.42m | 1:10AM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.07m | 4:52AM0.10m | 5:12PM0.03m | 5:15AM0.06m | 5:39PM0.01m | 5:41AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.00m | 6:07AM0.00m | 6:30PM0.00m | 6:33AM-0.01m | 6:54PM0.02m | 6:58AM-0.00m | 7:15PM0.04m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SW 17 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 |
756 | 734 | 466 | 384 | 289 | 154 | 107 | 305 | 146 | 834 | 207 | 187 | 551 | 476 | 357 | 264 | 95 | 150 | 305 | 177 | 677 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | N 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
7 | 24 | 103 | 89 | 125 | 176 | 123 | 293 | 439 | 2 | 711 | 636 | 117 | 129 | 33 | 29 | 44 | 58 | 152 | 119 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | SE 6 | SW 16 | NNE 12 | S 9 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | S 15 | N 11 | NE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | S 12 |
18 | 17 | 9 | 93 | 13 | 56 | 174 | 26 | 249 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 23 | 56 | 32 | 118 | 308 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 8 |
186 | 134 | — | — | 87 | 86 | 83 | 292 | 63 | 223 | — | — | — | — | 154 | 184 | 192 | 274 | 177 | — | 169 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1164 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 228 | 1167 | 1170 | 1170 | 1164 | 46 | 77 | 46 | 35 | 46 | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 | 72 | 262 |
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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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