Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.5° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 24s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.

It’s a bit of a slow burner. The first few days, from Tuesday the 14th through the week, the onshore wind is just blowing everything out. The water temp is about 79°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main spot is Teahupo’o. It’s an advanced, very consistent reef break, exposed to the swell, and it likes a south direction.

The first real window is Monday the 20th. The morning is the pick. We’ve got a solid SSW swell at about 5 feet, but the key is the period: a massive 22 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. It’ll have serious energy and produce those thick, heavy barrels. The wind is a light cross-shore, a major positive, keeping things clean. This is a standout.

After that, the wind gets a bit bumpy, but then Wednesday the 22nd offers cleaner conditions. The swell is a bit smaller, around 8 feet, with a 16-second period. The cross-offshore breeze will make it very rideable. A solid option.

Then Thursday the 23rd afternoon is the one for the experts. We’ve got a 10-foot S swell with a 16-second period and a proper offshore wind from the NNE. This is classic Teahupo’o. The energy is massive. It’s big, powerful, and clean. The crowd will be there, it’s often busy, so you’ll be competing for the best waves.

The following week, from the 24th, things ease off. The swell drops, and the wind turns more cross-off or cross, but it’s still clean in the mornings. Waves are smaller, around 5 to 6 feet, and the energy is lower.

Be aware, from around the 25th, the swell really drops off, and the wind gets messy again. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 25th afternoon through to the 27th.

So, the standout is the Monday 20th morning for that very long-period, clean swell. The absolute best for the experts is the Thursday 23rd afternoon with the offshore wind and big surf. After that, it’s a slow fade.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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1.7
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
S
17
2.3
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
22
1.8
SSW
21
2.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1379
2589
1623
1723
1903
2529
2842
1975
1866
1708
1592
1174
613
403
1104
2885
1649
2050
2970
3845
4336
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
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20
SE
15
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15
ESE
20
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30
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
1:18AM0.35m
1:25PM0.40m
1:50AM0.35m
2:03PM0.39m
2:21AM0.34m
2:41PM0.37m
2:52AM0.33m
3:18PM0.34m
3:22AM0.31m
3:56PM0.31m
3:52AM0.29m
4:42PM0.27m
4:26AM0.26m
Low Tide
7:13PM-0.00m
7:18AM0.04m
7:50PM0.01m
7:53AM0.03m
8:24PM0.04m
8:28AM0.04m
8:57PM0.07m
9:02AM0.07m
9:29PM0.11m
9:38AM0.09m
10:00PM0.14m
10:17AM0.12m
10:33PM0.17m
11:12AM0.15m
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6:28
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5:37
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Temp °C
23
22
22
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22
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Feels °C
19
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22
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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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