
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the only game in town for this stretch: Teahupo’o. It’s an advanced, very consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell, so when it’s on, it’s on. Water temps are sitting about 79°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first few days are a bit of a struggle. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are serving up some solid SSW swell, around 7ft to 8ft, but that ESE wind is blowing cross-shore, putting a real chop on the surface. The energy is huge – we’re talking over 5400 (combined energy) – but it’s messy. Not the classic Chopes you’re dreaming of. By Wednesday the 22nd, the wind turns cross-offshore from the E, and the swell holds at 8ft to 10ft. The conditions clean up, but that 10ft SSW swell with a 19-second period is a beast. That’s proper groundswell, and for a reef like this, that’s what it’s all about – steep, heavy, hold-your-breath waves. Still, with that size and power, it’s strictly for the experts.
Thursday the 23rd stays clean with NE winds, but the swell drops a touch. Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. We get a morning of clean, offshore N wind at 19 mph, with the swell backing down to 5ft from the SSW. The period is still a long 15 seconds, so it’s got plenty of push. The combined energy is still a strong 1195. This is a proper window for the experienced crew to get some clean, heavy barrels without the massive size. Friday afternoon gets a bit riskier with storms rolling in.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the swell size bounce around, but the wind is all over the place – cross-offshore, then cross-onshore, bringing some chop. Not the best time.
Now, listen to this. Monday the 27th of July. Lock it in. The morning is glassy. Zero wind. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 812 – moderate, but that’s perfect for the shape. The afternoon is the same, glassy, with 5ft. This is the standout of the entire forecast. That’s the kind of day that makes you call in sick. Clean, groomed, heavy rights. For a spot that’s often crowded, those conditions will bring the crowd, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, it gets messy again. Strong onshore winds from the 28th kick up the chop, and the swell loses its direction and period. The end of July and into August is a write-off – strong cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell becomes short-period and weak. The energy drops right off into the low hundreds. There’s a real gap of poor conditions from the 29th of July all the way through to the 3rd of August where the recommendations are either poor or zero. The surf on the 4th of August (Tuesday) starts to show a pulse again, with a 5ft to 6ft SSW groundswell arriving with a 16-second period, but it’s still got that cross-offshore breeze, so it’s a promising but less certain bet way out there.
Best bet: get on the Monday the 27th. That’s your glassy, clean, perfect Teahupo’o window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3843 | 4377 | 5580 | 4403 | 3876 | 2748 | 5043 | 4618 | 3934 | 2766 | 2214 | 1434 | 1045 | 789 | 545 | 460 | 1079 | 1280 | 1430 | 1325 | 1026 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:42PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.26m | 6:29PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.23m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:25AM0.23m | 10:48PM0.25m | 10:24AM0.25m | 11:18PM0.27m | 11:01AM0.28m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:31AM0.30m | 00:05AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.12m | 10:33PM0.17m | 11:12AM0.15m | 11:30PM0.20m | 2:37PM0.17m | 4:31AM0.19m | 4:30PM0.13m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.10m | 5:25AM0.13m | 5:34PM0.07m | 5:46AM0.10m | 5:58PM0.04m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
1184 | 4377 | 5580 | 4403 | 3876 | 2748 | 5043 | 4618 | 3934 | 2766 | 2214 | 1434 | 1045 | 789 | 545 | 460 | 1079 | 1280 | 1430 | 1325 | 1026 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
3843 | 972 | 233 | 409 | 260 | 326 | 227 | 131 | 60 | — | 168 | 88 | 113 | 97 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 61 | 57 | 45 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 |
381 | 362 | — | — | — | 408 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 53 | 81 | 260 | 77 | 61 | 19 | 25 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 4 | — | — | — |
— | 331 | 520 | — | 412 | 78 | 162 | 218 | 182 | 285 | 303 | 184 | — | — | — | 86 | 79 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 2614 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2313 | 2314 | 2754 | 2417 | 2658 | 2506 | 216 | 216 | 0 | 47 | 72 | 216 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
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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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