Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.6° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming.

Straight up, this is a classic Teahupoo forecast. There’s big, heavy water on the way, but the wind is going to be a bastard for the first week. Water temp is about 79°F, which is normal for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The first few days are a total loss. Friday the 7th kicks off with a solid 10ft SSW swell, packing some serious energy, but a 22 mph SSE cross-on wind is going to ruin it. Lumpy, choppy, blown out. Same story Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, with the swell actually hitting 12ft on Sunday morning, but the wind is cranking at 25 mph. It’s absolute chaos. Unless you’re on a kite, forget it.

We finally get a clean window on Wednesday the 12th morning. The wind switches to a cross-offshore 22 mph breeze, and the forecast says "clean". The swell drops to 5ft from the S with a very long 16-second period, but the energy is still solid. The catch is the tide conditions are questionable, so it’s a bit of a gamble. A glimmer, but not the main event.

The real standout is Thursday the 13th morning. We get a clean 6ft SSW swell (14-second period) with a moderate offshore breeze from the NE at 12 mph. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is the window. Offshore wind grooming that long-period groundswell – the reef will be pumping. This is about as good as it gets this period, but it’s a big, powerful wave – for experts only.

After that, the swell dies down. We get a few clean but small days around the 17th, with a 4ft S swell and offshore winds, but the energy is low. Nothing to write home about.

Then, looking ahead to the second week, we get a promising long-range call. On Friday the 21st of August, the swell comes back. Friday morning sees a 10ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the E at 6 mph. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". Friday afternoon is similar, with an 8ft swell and near glassy conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not a sure thing. The 21st is the best bet on offer for the whole outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Tue morning, moderate winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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SSW
14
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SSW
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2.5
SSW
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2.5
SSW
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3.5
SSW
17
3.5
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16
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2.3
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2.1
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1.9
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1.8
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3803
3452
2539
2053
6336
5936
5061
3805
2951
2411
1683
1255
1558
1605
1178
2157
1657
1247
1224
988
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
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35
SSE
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ESE
35
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NE
10
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:40PM0.26m
10:03AM0.27m
11:09PM0.29m
10:50AM0.31m
11:36PM0.32m
11:27AM0.36m
00:03AM0.35m
12:02PM0.39m
00:29AM0.37m
12:36PM0.42m
00:55AM0.38m
1:08PM0.43m
1:21AM0.38m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.13m
4:36AM0.17m
4:45PM0.08m
5:03AM0.12m
5:21PM0.04m
5:31AM0.08m
5:55PM0.01m
6:00AM0.05m
6:26PM-0.01m
6:30AM0.02m
6:56PM-0.01m
6:59AM0.01m
7:25PM0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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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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