Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's brewing in the water.

We’re looking at a tough stretch ahead, especially for a world-class wave like Teahupo’o. The next week or so is pretty frustrating, with consistent swell but lousy wind ruining the party. We've got a few windows of opportunity further out, though, so don't write it off completely.

The forecast kicks off with a huge 10 ft southerly groundswell rolling in on Monday morning, packing a massive 3881 in combined energy. But the 22 mph ESE cross-shore wind is trashing it. That fresh cross-shore breeze is making for lumpy, choppy conditions, and the wave comment is "poor." It's just not on. This messy pattern of big swell and cross-shore wind sticks with us right through the end of the week and into the weekend. That 12 ft southerly swell on Saturday 29 August with 6509 energy is just brutal, with a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind turning it into a washing machine. For any surfer, it's a write-off. The setup is so blown out you'd be better off looking at a kite.

We finally see a turn for the better as we move into September. The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 6 ft from the SSW, but the period has jumped to a very long 21 seconds. That's a beautiful, powerful groundswell. And for the first time, we’ve got a gentle 9 mph ESE cross-offshore breeze. That’s going to clean it right up. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one you want to pencil in. It’s a deep-water reef break that loves a long period from the south, and with those conditions, it should be absolutely perfect. The water is about 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to worry about that.

The swell hangs around into Thursday 3 September, but it jumps back up to 10 ft from the SSW. It will be big and powerful, and the cross-offshore wind is still moderate, so the surface will be clean. This is definitely one for experts only at that size, but it could be a serious session if you’re comfortable in heavy water. The energy reading is a massive 5233. There are also a couple of cleaner windows later on Monday 7 September with 6 ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is lower and it’s not quite the same standout.

So, if you're after the best of it, your eyes are on Wednesday 2 September afternoon. It’s the cleanest, highest-quality window with a long-period groundswell and light offshore wind. The Thursday looks good for the brave. The rest of the time, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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