Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with 2,830 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour. The first week is a total bust. We’ve got persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds that are just trashing the surface. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The swell is coming in from the south, but it doesn’t matter when the wind is like this. From Tuesday the 14th through Sunday the 19th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with moderate to fresh onshore winds making it choppy and ugly. The combined wave energy is high, but the wind is the enemy. Not worth paddling out.
The real standout is Monday the 20th of July. The morning session at Teahupoo is the one. The swell is a solid 7 feet out of the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wave energy is pumping at 3433, which is strong. But the real magic is the wind: glassy. A light 5 mph easterly breeze, dead calm. That means the surface will be clean. This is excellent surf, but it’s Teahupoo, so it’s only for experienced surfers. Expect crowds; it’s often busy here. The swell direction is perfect for the break. This is your best shot.
The rest of that week is a mixed bag. The afternoons on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st get a bit more wind-affected, with a cross-onshore breeze. The swell is still big, but the quality drops. The energy is still very strong, hitting 4112 on the Tuesday afternoon, but the wind isn’t as kind. A few days later, on Thursday the 24th of July, the afternoon session looks good again. The wind swings offshore from the NNE at 25 mph, and the swell is a clean 5 feet from the SSW with a 14-second period. That’s a solid, clean wave for the experienced crew. The energy is moderate at 1292, but that offshore wind will make it look great.
After that, the swell fades into the last week of July. The wave energy drops off a cliff, down to 516 by Sunday morning the 26th, and then into the weak numbers by the 27th and 28th. The winds get messy again, too. It’s a long, slow fade. The combined energy is weak, and the wind is either cross-onshore or a fresh cross-shore. Not worth driving for.
So, the first week is a no-go. The best day is Monday the 20th of July, morning session at Teahupoo. Glassy, clean, and pumping. The Thursday afternoon on the 24th is also a solid bet. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2477 | 1839 | 1379 | 2589 | 1647 | 1601 | 1903 | 2529 | 2830 | 1975 | 1950 | 1733 | 1349 | 1314 | 959 | 396 | 320 | 2312 | 2369 | 1481 | 1958 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:45AM0.34m | 12:46PM0.39m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2477 | 1839 | 1215 | 2589 | 1647 | 1601 | 1624 | 2529 | 2830 | 1975 | 1950 | 1733 | 1349 | 1314 | 959 | 396 | 320 | 2312 | 2369 | 1481 | 1614 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 11 | S 12 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 553 | 926 | 1379 | 429 | 449 | 599 | 1903 | 1143 | 384 | 437 | 241 | 157 | 91 | 235 | 232 | 263 | 224 | 102 | 300 | 644 | 1958 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 22 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 26 | SSW 23 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 183 | 287 | 20 | 20 | 181 | 201 | 99 | 437 | 1308 | 136 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 66 | 3839 | 3882 | 3537 | 3547 | 3547 | 77 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 66 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 1170 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
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