Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 7,196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna break this down for you in feet and miles, but the same story holds. It’s all about Teahupo’o. This is a beast of a reef, extremely consistent, and only for the most experienced surfers. The water temp is 79°, which is totally normal for this time of year.
The first good window is Wednesday afternoon, August 19th. Glassy conditions with a light 3 mph northerly breeze, and a clean 4ft SSW groundswell. The swell period is a long 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 1201. This is excellent, manageable, and perfect for the locals.
Thursday the 20th brings a bigger swell of 7ft to 8ft from the SW, but the wind picks up from the WSW, putting a cross-onshore chop on it. The quality drops. From Friday through Tuesday the 25th, it’s a no-go. Strong winds from the south and southeast (19 to 25 mph) make a mess of the 7ft to 8ft swell. The energy is high (over 2000 to 3000), but the wind is just too strong for a good paddle session. It’s kite-surfing territory.
Sunday morning, August 23rd, gives a little hope. The wind is from the east at 19 mph, but it’s cross-offshore, leaving the waves clean. That 8ft SSW swell with a 15-second period has serious punch (3425 energy). It’s big, but clean—experts only.
The absolute standout is the run from Monday, August 31st, through Wednesday, September 2nd. Monday morning kicks off with a glassy 5ft SSW groundswell, a 15-second period, and a 9 mph north offshore wind. The energy is 1922, and it’s clean. Monday afternoon goes glassy with a 2 mph NNE breeze and a 8ft E swell. The energy is 1777, and the waves will be world-class.
Tuesday, September 1st, is the pick of the bunch. The morning has 5ft SSW swell with an 18-second period (very long period groundswell), and light offshore winds. The afternoon is the best: 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, light 6 mph NE cross-offshore breeze, and an energy of 3280. The water will be clean, the waves will have incredible power and shape. This is a true standout.
Wednesday, September 2nd, keeps it pumping with 8ft to 10ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and moderate cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive (5097 to 5810). This is getting into the “big boy” territory.
Thursday, September 3rd, is massive: 13ft S swell, 16-second period, and 8257 energy in the morning. The wind is cross-offshore, but it’s strong. The afternoon turns into a lumpy mess with cross-shore winds. Dawn patrol only for the elite.
So, the best of the best? Monday afternoon, August 31st, and Tuesday afternoon, September 1st. The glassy or light offshore winds, combined with that 7ft to 8ft of long-period groundswell, will deliver the kind of Teahupo’o barrels that are legendary. Expect crowds, but on days like this, it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 907 | 1300 | 2055 | 2032 | 1866 | 1498 | 1640 | 885 | 2408 | 1735 | 2447 | 2686 | 6299 | 4993 | 2160 | 889 | 781 | 807 | 476 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 11:42AM0.35m | 00:02AM0.35m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:45AM0.06m | 5:59PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 907 | 1300 | 2055 | 2032 | 1866 | 1498 | 1640 | 885 | 2408 | 1735 | 2447 | 2686 | 6299 | 4993 | 2160 | 889 | 781 | 807 | 476 | 343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | N 9 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 220 | 82 | 84 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 207 | 853 | 360 | 553 | 6 | 517 | 407 | 449 | 422 | 784 | 333 | 21 | 238 | 367 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | E 8 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | SW 20 | SSE 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 74 | 111 | 147 | 89 | 56 | 83 | 52 | 109 | 36 | 35 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 15 | 17 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 256 | 222 | 210 | 628 | 956 | 865 | 620 | 449 | 345 | 223 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 41 | 42 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 3547 | 3537 | 3537 | 3537 | 3839 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2506 | 2341 |
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