
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3684 | 3695 | 2760 | 2153 | 2553 | 2313 | 2154 | 1743 | 1347 | 1121 | 694 | 512 | 379 | 498 | 502 | 602 | 739 | 640 | 638 | 630 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:20PM0.26m | 2:02AM0.27m | 2:06PM0.21m | 1:36AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.23m | 10:24AM0.21m | 11:00PM0.24m | 10:19AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.27m | 10:34AM0.29m | 10:58PM0.30m | 10:53AM0.33m | 11:11PM0.33m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.14m | 8:39AM0.13m | 7:26PM0.16m | 8:11AM0.17m | 5:24PM0.15m | 5:33AM0.17m | 4:48PM0.12m | 4:56AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.09m | 4:52AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.07m | 4:59AM0.09m | 5:11PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
3684 | 3695 | 2760 | 2153 | 2553 | 2313 | 2154 | 1743 | 1347 | 1121 | 694 | 512 | 379 | 498 | 502 | 602 | 739 | 640 | 638 | 630 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 42 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 189 | 175 | 222 | 122 | 126 | 35 | 98 | 245 | 623 | 418 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | N 9 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | SW 8 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 21 |
23 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 109 | 154 | 54 | 56 | 17 | 48 | 62 | 85 | 208 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | — | — | 13 | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 60 | 288 | 94 | 408 | 147 | 209 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 9 | 47 | 0 | 1170 | 1170 | 2313 | 1169 | 1169 | 1167 | 2313 | 72 | 77 | 77 | 228 | 1169 | 1167 | 1167 | 268 | 2754 |
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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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