Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2380 | 2053 | 1884 | 1468 | 1121 | 764 | 458 | 379 | 464 | 322 | 986 | 1031 | 730 | 679 | 536 | 1946 | 2481 | 2328 | 1788 | 1429 | 785 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:42PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.23m | 10:24AM0.21m | 11:00PM0.24m | 10:19AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.27m | 10:34AM0.29m | 10:58PM0.30m | 10:53AM0.33m | 11:11PM0.33m | 11:13AM0.37m | 11:27PM0.36m | 11:35AM0.40m | 11:45PM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.17m | 5:24PM0.15m | 5:33AM0.17m | 4:48PM0.12m | 4:56AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.09m | 4:52AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.07m | 4:59AM0.09m | 5:11PM0.05m | 5:11AM0.06m | 5:27PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.03m | 5:46PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2380 | 2053 | 1884 | 1468 | 1121 | 764 | 458 | 379 | 258 | 322 | 986 | 1031 | 730 | 679 | 536 | 1946 | 2481 | 2328 | 1788 | 1429 | 785 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 17 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 42 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 8 | 189 | 178 | 253 | 464 | 264 | 286 | 214 | 339 | 614 | 503 | 754 | 635 | 29 | 638 | 501 | 379 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | N 9 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | SE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 9 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 35 | 133 | 155 | 54 | 175 | 87 | 61 | 151 | 98 | 121 | 31 | 41 | 8 | 8 | 97 | 323 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 12 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 748 | — | 67 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1170 | 2313 | 1167 | 66 | 1167 | 228 | 76 | 77 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 0 | 46 | 77 | 228 | 1170 | 1169 | 1169 | 228 | 268 |
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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).
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