Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.1° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got headed our way at Teahupo’o.

Right now, the early part of the outlook is pretty average, but the real story builds into some proper heavy water later. We’ve got a solid run of swell incoming, but the wind and conditions are going to be a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

Starting off on Friday the 24th and through the weekend, it’s a bit of a non-starter. We’ve got a clean morning on Friday the 24th with a 1.5m (that’s about 5ft) SSW swell, but the 25 km/h (15 mph) cross-offshore NNW wind is just too strong to make it really enjoyable. The wave energy is moderate at best (960), so it’s not worth getting excited about. Later that afternoon and into Saturday the 25th, a risk of thunderstorms rolls in and the wind shifts around. Saturday morning has a 1.6m (5ft) SSW swell with the wind turning onshore from the SW at only 5 km/h (3 mph), which is glassy but the whole setup is messy with questionable tides. The combined energy jumps up (1007 through 1498), but the "marginal" call is fair.

Sunday the 26th sees building swell, hitting 2.4m (8ft) from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, pushing the wave energy into the strong zone (1943 in the morning). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSE, which will chop it up. This is heavy water and only for the experienced crowd anyway, but it just won't be the clean, barreling beast we come here for.

The first real highlight pops up on Monday morning, July 28th. The swell has dropped back a bit to 1.1m (4ft) from the SSW, but the wind swings to a clean offshore NNE breeze at 25 km/h (15 mph). That’s the key. A moderate offshore wind and clean conditions on a wave this heavy mean proper shape. The period is a solid 11 seconds, which is good for Taupo’o. It then gets better into Tuesday the 29th. Tuesday morning sees the swell pick up again to 2.3m (8ft) from the SW with a 14-second period and the wind goes glassy (5 km/h / 3 mph from the NNW). That combo is rated "excellent for experienced surfers," and with a combined wave energy of 2198, there is serious power behind it. Tuesday afternoon remains glassy with the same 2.3m (8ft) and clean conditions. This is a standout. The swell direction (SW) is not the absolute optimum S, but a glassy, powerful SSW groundswell at Teahupo’o is world-class.

Now, Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st are a write-off. The winds turn strong cross-onshore and onshore, pushing into a fresher breeze that will ruin the face. Wave heights stay around 1.6m (5ft) to 2.1m (7ft), but the quality is poor through the end of the month. This stretch of messy, windy conditions carries right through the first few days of August.

Then, just when you think it's over, there’s a promising but less certain run in the second week of August. Monday the 5th of August sees a very long-period groundswell (20 seconds!) from the SSW, but only 0.9m (3ft). The combined energy is high (1406) thanks to that long period, but the wind is a fresh cross-off breeze, so it'll be clean but small. By Wednesday the 7th of August, we’re into 1.5m (5ft) to 1.7m (6ft) SSW swell with a 16-second period and an offshore NNE breeze at 30 km/h (18 mph) in the afternoon. That’s clean and powerful. The real glimpse of the future comes on Saturday the 8th of August. Morning and afternoon both show a 1.9m (6ft) to 2.0m (7ft) SSW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore winds from the N and NE, and combined wave energy over 2000. The forecast calls it "excellent for experienced surfers." That’s a long way out, so it’s a promise that could break, but if it holds, that Saturday will be the pick of the whole run.

The Best of the Bunch: Tuesday the 29th of July morning and afternoon. Glassy conditions, 2.3m (8ft) SW groundswell at 14 seconds. That is as good as it gets. The Saturday the 8th of August is the long-range dream, but the Tuesday is locked in closer and has that perfect glass.

Stay safe out there, this wave commands respect.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
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SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
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12
1.3
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11
1.1
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16
1.7
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2.1
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12
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12
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
924
732
561
934
1429
1903
1915
1699
1154
936
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286
310
1115
2110
1600
1229
1048
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Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
WNW
15
W
5
SW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
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15
NE
25
NNE
20
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20
NNE
5
NNW
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N
10
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:24AM0.25m
11:18PM0.27m
11:01AM0.28m
11:42PM0.29m
11:31AM0.30m
00:05AM0.31m
11:59AM0.33m
00:27AM0.32m
12:25PM0.35m
00:49AM0.34m
12:51PM0.37m
1:10AM0.35m
1:16PM0.38m
1:31AM0.35m
Low Tide
5:07PM0.10m
5:25AM0.13m
5:34PM0.07m
5:46AM0.10m
5:58PM0.04m
6:06AM0.08m
6:21PM0.03m
6:26AM0.06m
6:44PM0.02m
6:48AM0.04m
7:07PM0.02m
7:10AM0.04m
7:30PM0.03m
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Temp °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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