
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the goods on what's headin' our way.
We're lookin' at a solid run of surf for Teahupo'o, but don't get too excited, 'cause most of it is for the experienced crew only. This reef ain't a beginner's wave. The water temp here is sittin' at a standard 79°, which is dead on average for this time of year. The combined energy really packs a punch, especially early on, with some monster readings in the thousands, tellin' you there's some serious grunt behind these swells.
The whole show kicks off on Monday the 14th. The afternoon sees some glassy conditions with a solid 6ft SW groundswell pumpin' in at a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong at 1812. It's a bit of a risk with thunderstorms around, but when it's glassy at Chopes, you paddle out. That's a top call for the experienced guys on the Monday.
Tuesday the 15th morning looks even better for the big-wave chargers. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, still with that deep, long 16-second period. The energy is massive at 2535, and the wind is glassy from the NNW. This is proper, heavy-duty stuff. The afternoon goes onshore and turns marginal.
Wednesday the 16th is where it really could be the standout for the experts. The morning has a clean 8ft swell from the SW with a good 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the east. The combined energy is pumpin' at 3297. This is big, powerful, and clean—a true window for those who know what they're doin'. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but still worth a look for the brave.
Thursday the 17th things go downhill fast with a strong cross-onshore wind, makin' it choppy and messy. That run of poor conditions sticks around through Friday the 18th. That's a solid two-day gap where I wouldn't bother paddlin' out.
Saturday the 19th brings a reprieve. The morning is clean again with a cross-offshore breeze and a 7ft SSW swell. The period's dropped to 12 seconds, so it's not as grunty, but the energy is still moderate at 1170. A good day for the experienced guys to get back in the water.
Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd offer a run of cleaner but smaller surf. The swell drops below 5ft, with periods varyin'. Monday the 21st afternoon is a real highlight for the smaller stuff: a 5ft SW swell with an offshore breeze, clean faces, and a 15-second period. Energy is a moderate 997. The feelin' in the water will be nice. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon is glassy again with a clean 4ft swell.
From Wednesday the 23rd, the wind gets messy again with a lot of cross and cross-onshore breeze. The swell holds but the quality drops right off. There are a few windows, like the straighter lines on Monday the 28th, but it's mostly a battle with the wind. The periods stay long on some days, which is a caveat at a place like this—the long period sets will unload really heavy on the reef.
If you're after the standout, it's a toss-up between the glassy expert session on Monday the 14th and the clean, bigger, and more powerful Wednesday the 16th morning. For the true charger, the 16th is the one to circle. For a more manageable but still epic session with that offshore wind, Monday the 21st afternoon is your pick. This is a spot for the brave only.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1735 | 2284 | 2228 | 2683 | 3238 | 3684 | 3479 | 2760 | 2311 | 1862 | 1989 | 1901 | 1354 | 1121 | 1018 | 634 | 353 | 327 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:48AM0.34m | 2:10PM0.30m | 2:00AM0.31m | 2:20PM0.26m | 2:02AM0.27m | 2:06PM0.21m | 1:36AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.23m | 10:24AM0.21m | 11:00PM0.24m | 10:19AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.27m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.06m | 8:03PM0.11m | 8:26AM0.10m | 8:04PM0.14m | 8:39AM0.13m | 7:26PM0.16m | 8:11AM0.17m | 5:24PM0.15m | 5:33AM0.17m | 4:48PM0.12m | 4:56AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.09m | 4:52AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
1735 | 2284 | 2228 | 2683 | 3238 | 3684 | 3479 | 2760 | 2311 | 1862 | 1989 | 1901 | 1354 | 1121 | 1018 | 634 | 353 | 327 | 175 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
257 | 222 | 146 | 72 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 62 | 189 | 249 | 172 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
30 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 152 | 188 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
— | — | — | 21 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 46 | 42 | 43 | 39 | 66 | 9 | 43 | 2313 | 1167 | 1169 | 1169 | 1167 | 66 | 35 | 47 | 76 | 35 |
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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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