Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 6,223 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. For the next 16 days here at Teahupo’o, the wind is the big story, and it’s not a good one. It’s cross or cross-shore almost every day, fresh to strong, and it’s going to make a mess of the waves. The swell is coming in, sometimes in serious size, but the conditions just aren’t lining up for that classic clean tube ride. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal days right through the middle.
Starting off on Monday, August 24th, it’s a no-go. We’ve got a 8 ft S swell, long 14 second period, with a lot of energy (3702), but that fresh 35 km/h cross-breeze ruins the surface. Forget it.
Tuesday and Wednesday don’t get much better. Swell drops to about 4 ft on Tuesday, but the wind stays cross and the conditions are just marginal. Wednesday brings back 7 ft of junk from the ESE with a short period (7 seconds) and that same cross-wind. Not worth the paddle out.
Then we hit a long patch from Thursday, August 27th, all the way into September. The swell stays solid – plenty of SSW groundswell with periods from 14 up to 17 seconds. You’re looking at combined energy numbers from 1846 up to a big 5789 on Saturday, August 29th, when we see a massive 12 ft swell. But the wind stays cross, fresh to strong. It’s all lumpy cross-chop, and the forecast keeps calling it “poor.” Even those 12 ft monsters will be a messy, blown-out beast.
There is one window that stands out. Monday, August 31st, morning. For the first time in a while, we get lighter ESE winds at 30 km/h, but turning cross-offshore. The swell is 6 ft from the S with a 13 second period, and the report says “clean.” This is your best chance. Teahupo’o is very consistent and can be crowded, but this is strictly for experts – 6 ft here has serious power. The energy is 1819, which is moderate, but with that cleaner look, it could offer some proper waves.
Tuesday, September 1st, morning is also a potential go. Clear skies and a light 15 km/h cross-offshore breeze with 4 ft S swell (12 seconds). It’s small and marginal, but glassy conditions could make for a fun, mellow session.
From Wednesday, September 2nd, it’s back to the same old story. Cross-wind, lumpy surf, and rain showers. Another pulse of SSW swell hits around Thursday, September 3rd, with a 7 ft, 16 second swell and strong cross-breeze. Same energy (3625), same messy outcome.
Bottom line: The only realistic chance to get a clean wave in this whole 16-day stretch is on Monday, August 31st morning, with a smaller backup on Tuesday, September 1st morning. The rest of the time, the wind is just too strong and too cross to make the big swell rideable. If you’re not an expert, the oversized days (over 8 ft) from the 29th onwards will be too much anyway. It’s a tough run.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6223 | 2946 | 1223 | 850 | 596 | 551 | 476 | 384 | 384 | 848 | 1469 | 1042 | 1389 | 1924 | 1953 | 3194 | 4606 | 5128 | 4895 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:30PM0.30m | 11:20AM0.32m | 11:45PM0.32m | 11:42AM0.35m | 00:02AM0.35m | 12:04PM0.38m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.40m | 00:39AM0.38m | 12:50PM0.41m | 00:58AM0.38m | 1:13PM0.41m | 1:17AM0.38m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:31AM0.09m | 5:41PM0.04m | 5:45AM0.06m | 5:59PM0.02m | 6:02AM0.04m | 6:19PM0.01m | 6:20AM0.02m | 6:39PM0.01m | 6:41AM0.01m | 7:00PM0.02m | 7:03AM0.01m | 7:22PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
6223 | 2946 | 1196 | 838 | 569 | 551 | 476 | 344 | 274 | 848 | 1469 | 1042 | 1389 | 1924 | 1953 | 3194 | 4606 | 5128 | 4895 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | N 12 | SSW 8 | N 11 | SW 21 | — | S 19 |
— | 461 | 1223 | 850 | 596 | 297 | 156 | 35 | 214 | 11 | 14 | 307 | 149 | 3 | 58 | 3 | 17 | — | 893 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | — | E 7 | — | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | — | 116 | — | 50 | 58 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
289 | 295 | 212 | 162 | — | 171 | 298 | 384 | 384 | 452 | 443 | 475 | 740 | 663 | 674 | 764 | 690 | 661 | 816 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3918 | 3839 | 2658 | 3537 | 3874 | 3455 | 3537 | 2334 | 3839 | 3952 | 3413 | 3413 | 3451 | 3405 | 3372 | 3372 | 3372 | 3372 | 2614 |
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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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