Teahupo’o surf break

Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 -10
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Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.4
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
15
1.7
S
14
2.4
S
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1650
2075
1475
1374
1621
1029
2420
2352
1610
2029
1196
2326
1001
836
724
823
1106
1367
1288
1049
702
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
E
35
ENE
30
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
NW
15
N
5
NNE
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:36PM0.38m
1:19AM0.34m
1:16PM0.36m
2:00AM0.30m
2:01PM0.34m
2:47AM0.27m
2:54PM0.31m
3:49AM0.24m
4:13PM0.28m
5:32AM0.23m
6:19PM0.27m
7:26AM0.24m
8:03PM0.28m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.01m
7:16AM0.08m
7:52PM0.03m
7:56AM0.09m
8:42PM0.06m
8:42AM0.11m
9:43PM0.10m
9:44AM0.14m
11:06PM0.13m
11:19AM0.15m
1:03AM0.15m
1:19PM0.15m
2:37AM0.14m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
2
2
1
3
4
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
25
26
26
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
25
23
24
24
23
22
24
24
27
26
28
30
31
30
31
29
28
29
27
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
15
1.7
S
14
2.4
S
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
Energy kJ
1650
2075
1475
1374
1621
793
2420
2352
1610
2029
1196
2326
1001
836
724
823
1106
1367
1288
1049
702
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.2
SSW
22
1.4
S
16
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
SSW
16
0.7
E
7
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
430
520
277
197
47
1029
42
42
209
181
933
50
158
149
153
78
59
49
38
26
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.1
N
15
0.4
SW
20
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
SSW
17
0.4
SE
10
1.1
E
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
NE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
11
6
22
18
4
107
16
14
528
25
127
6
54
49
29
8
31
14
24
21
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
5
1.2
S
6
1.7
S
9
1.7
SSE
8
2.1
SE
7
2.2
SE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
0.4
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
102
102
455
355
432
453
407
394
186
12
54
37
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
2313
2506
3537
2338
2313
2313
2313
2314
2314
216
216
0
0
0
0
9
9
9
262
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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.

Teahupoo is 45 km (28 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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