Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.6° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, breakin’ it down in feet and miles per hour for those who think that way.

We got a 16-day stretch ahead, and it starts dead quiet. First chance of anything comes Tuesday, August 11th, but it ain’t worth paddlin’ out for.

Tuesday, August 11th: Swell around 6.6 to 7.2 feet from the south-southwest, 13-second period. Strong energy, around 2358, but the wind is howlin’ out of the east at 25 mph a strong breeze, making it cross-off and looking dirty. The whole day is marginal, best left alone.

Wednesday, August 12th: Gets a little cleaner. Swell runs 5.9 to 7.5 feet from the same SSW direction. The afternoon pulse hits a 15-second period – that’s groundswell talk. Energy is strong at 2908. Wind is off-shore from the east-northeast at 19 mph, keeping it clean. Still only a “marginal” label on the tide, but it’s the best of the early week.

Thursday, August 13th: Similar deal – 5.9 to 6.2 feet of SSW swell, 14-16 second period, off-shore wind, strong energy (2158). Afternoon session gets a 3/10 score internally, which is the highest of this first batch. Clean faces, but nothing to write home about.

Then it goes dead. From Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th, the swell drops below 3 feet, winds go onshore from the south-southeast, and the ocean turns choppy and lumpy. Zeros across the board.

Monday, August 17th: A small pulse – 4.9 feet of SSW swell, clean cross-off wind, 13-second period. Energy is moderate. Still just a marginal day.

Now, Tuesday, August 18th – this is the one. Morning brings 3.9 feet of south swell at 12 seconds, but the wind goes offshore from the north at a gentle 9 mph. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s clean, glassy lines at the reef. Then the afternoon switches to a 2.9 foot SW swell with a 17-second period – that’s about as long as it gets. For a reef like Teahupo’o, that’s pure magic. Ocean is clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is your standout. Water temp is normal for this time of year.

From Wednesday, August 19th, the swell builds but the wind turns ugly. By Thursday, August 20th, we’re looking at 8.2 to 9.8 feet of SW swell, energy over 3300, but the wind is cross-on from the south-southeast, making it choppy and messy. Too big for most, and the wind ruins it.

Friday, August 21st through Sunday, August 23rd is the biggest pulse of the whole outlook – 11.5 feet of SSW swell, energy readings hitting 5000-plus, and a 14-15 second period. But the wind is a nightmare – strong cross-onshore from the southeast at 22 to 28 mph. The sea is lumpy and messy. This is kite-surfing territory, not surfing. The conditions are just too rough for a good paddle session.

Monday, August 24th eases to 7.5 feet of SSW swell, energy still strong at 1929, and the wind starts to come around to a cross-off from the east. The afternoon gets a bit cleaner.

Tuesday, August 25th is a nicer note to end on – 4.9 to 4.3 feet of SSW swell, gentle breeze at 9 mph, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy scores around 1000. The internal rating improves to a 3/10 by the afternoon.

Wednesday, August 26th – the last day in the window – shows 5.9 feet of SSW swell, 14-second period, energy of 1656, with a light cross-off wind from the north-northwest. Looks clean, but it’s two weeks out, so don’t bet the farm on it.

Bottom line: the only real standout is Tuesday, August 18th. That morning’s offshore wind and the afternoon’s 17-second groundswell is your best shot at clean, quality waves

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2.2
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13
2
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13
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2.3
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2.2
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1933
1700
1398
1419
1207
2276
1868
1665
1259
988
538
538
317
240
174
121
322
376
503
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High Tide
00:03AM0.35m
12:02PM0.39m
00:29AM0.37m
12:36PM0.42m
00:55AM0.38m
1:08PM0.43m
1:21AM0.38m
1:38PM0.42m
1:46AM0.38m
2:07PM0.39m
2:09AM0.36m
2:33PM0.36m
2:30AM0.34m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.05m
6:26PM-0.01m
6:30AM0.02m
6:56PM-0.01m
6:59AM0.01m
7:25PM0.01m
7:28AM0.01m
7:51PM0.03m
7:56AM0.02m
8:16PM0.06m
8:23AM0.04m
8:37PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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