Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing at Teahupo’o. This is a proper heavy-water reef, so we’re not messing around with small waves. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first real action is Monday afternoon, July 27th. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and a nice 12 mph offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is moderate at 767, and the conditions are looking very good. A solid start.

Tuesday, July 28th, is a bit of a letdown. The morning drops to 4ft from the SSW, and the wind goes cross-offshore. The afternoon sees a drop to 3ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can get a bit straight at the reef, but the energy is still moderate at 655. Still, it’s marginal.

Wednesday, July 29th, has a bit more size. The morning is 6ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is a solid 1019, which is now in the moderate-to-strong range. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy.

Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, August 1st, are looking messy. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, bringing in chop and rain showers. The swell is still there, but the quality is poor. Not the time to paddle out.

The first week of August is a mixed bag. Saturday, August 1st, has a tiny 3ft SSW swell, but with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore from the east. The energy is still strong at 1079, but the size is small. Sunday, August 2nd, is similar, with 4ft to 4ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, clean but small.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout session is clearly Thursday, August 6th. The morning kicks off with a 5ft SSW swell, a 19-second period, and a clean 12 mph offshore from the NNE. The combined energy is a massive 2504, which is strong. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and a gentle 9 mph offshore wind. The energy jumps to 3634. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, the wave comment says it all.

Friday, August 7th, the swell is pushing 10ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. The energy is a whopping 4691, but the wind is a letdown. Saturday, August 8th, is a bit smaller at 6ft to 8ft, with a cross-offshore wind, but the energy is still strong.

Sunday, August 9th, is a monster. The morning is 10ft from the SW, 16-second period, and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is 4874. The afternoon is the same size, but the wind goes fully offshore from the NNE at 19 mph, with an energy of 4271. The wave comment says it’s marginal, but with that wind it’s going to be a big, powerful, and clean session for the experts.

The final few days, August 10th and 11th, are still solid. 7ft to 7ft SSW swell, with 14-15 second periods, and offshore winds on the 10th. The energy is still strong around 2400, and the wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers. The 11th is a bit windier, but still clean.

Overall, the best on offer is the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th. That 7ft SSW groundswell with a 9 mph offshore wind and 3634 of energy is the pick of the window. The second standout is the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th, with the 10ft SW swell and a fresh 19 mph offshore wind, but that’s for the big-wave chargers only. The rest of the window is a mix of small, clean, or blown-out conditions. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water when it’s over 8ft, and especially on the 9th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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1
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
0.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
S
12
1.4
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12
1.3
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11
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
0.9
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
686
427
281
366
666
913
760
638
1119
1082
466
522
555
431
399
552
581
537
716
412
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
N
25
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
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35
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Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
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cross-off
High Tide
00:27AM0.32m
12:25PM0.35m
00:49AM0.34m
12:51PM0.37m
1:10AM0.35m
1:16PM0.38m
1:31AM0.35m
1:41PM0.38m
1:51AM0.35m
2:06PM0.37m
2:12AM0.35m
2:31PM0.36m
2:32AM0.33m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.03m
6:26AM0.06m
6:44PM0.02m
6:48AM0.04m
7:07PM0.02m
7:10AM0.04m
7:30PM0.03m
7:34AM0.04m
7:54PM0.04m
7:58AM0.04m
8:18PM0.06m
8:23AM0.05m
8:42PM0.09m
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5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:42
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5:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
25
28
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25
22
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23
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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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