Teahupo’o surf break

Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 -10
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Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.4
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
15
1.6
S
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2075
1475
1374
1775
1029
2420
2171
1633
2001
1195
1512
1106
836
836
823
1251
1179
1074
861
554
359
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
35
E
35
ENE
30
NNE
30
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
0
WNW
5
ESE
20
NE
20
NE
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:19AM0.34m
1:16PM0.36m
2:00AM0.30m
2:01PM0.34m
2:47AM0.27m
2:54PM0.31m
3:49AM0.24m
4:13PM0.28m
5:32AM0.23m
6:19PM0.27m
7:26AM0.24m
8:03PM0.28m
8:36AM0.26m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.01m
7:16AM0.08m
7:52PM0.03m
7:56AM0.09m
8:42PM0.06m
8:42AM0.11m
9:43PM0.10m
9:44AM0.14m
11:06PM0.13m
11:19AM0.15m
1:03AM0.15m
1:19PM0.15m
2:37AM0.14m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:29
3
6
2
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
25
26
26
26
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
24
23
24
22
24
23
24
27
28
28
32
30
30
32
29
28
29
26
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
15
1.6
S
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
Energy kJ
2075
1475
1374
1775
892
2420
2171
1633
2001
1195
1512
1106
836
836
823
1251
1179
1074
861
554
359
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
12
1.3
SSW
9
1
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
22
1.4
S
16
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
1.9
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
SSW
16
0.8
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
SE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
E
7
0.1
NE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
367
262
144
47
1029
43
42
394
205
933
67
91
65
32
6
16
34
3
36
37
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
1
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.1
N
15
0.6
SE
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.3
SE
10
1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.1
W
5
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SW
20
0.5
E
7
0.4
SW
9
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
6
277
197
4
76
16
15
475
16
102
54
21
44
1
8
4
7
15
23
20
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
2
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.9
ESE
7
2
ESE
7
0.3
NNE
8
1
N
5
0.6
NW
4
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.5
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
150
92
178
357
335
323
423
14
42
10
68
61
61
24
62
15
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
2313
2506
2506
2614
2462
1169
2327
1169
216
216
0
0
0
0
9
9
35
1160
72
9
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

Teahupoo is 45 km (28 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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