Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.6°C
0.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,502 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teahupo’o this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the real deal for the next 16 days on Tahiti’s wild side. This run is a frustrating one for most of us, but there’s a late-session gem worth waiting for.

Right now, nothing’s clean enough to get excited about. Tuesday the 25th morning at Teahupoo is a no-go: we’ve got a 4 ft SSW swell (13-second period) with a moderate cross-shore breeze and a cross-chop that’ll wreck any hope of a smooth line. The combined energy sits at 1267 (moderate), but it’s just messy. Tuesday afternoon drops to 986 (still moderate), and it’s poor. Wednesday the 26th is even worse—8 ft to 8 ft of short-period ESE windswell (7 to 8 seconds) with a strong cross-shore making it completely unsurfable. Thursday the 27th morning teases a 5 ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds) and 1702 energy (strong), but that cross-shore and marginal tide keep it from coming together. The rest of that week is a write-off: Friday the 28th through Sunday the 30th has 5 ft to 12 ft SSW swell, but the wind is howling 25 mph ESE, cross-shore, and the wave energy peaks at 6071 (very strong) on Saturday afternoon—still poor. That’s a solid 5-day gap of nothing.

Monday the 31st morning is a small step up: 7 ft SSW swell (13 seconds, moderate energy of 2020) with a cross-off breeze and clean conditions, but it’s still marginal. Tuesday the 1st of September sees 4 ft to 4 ft S swell (12 seconds, 892 to 703 energy, moderate) and clean cross-off wind, but it’s small.

Then things get interesting. The standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon: a 2 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, combined energy of 548 (moderate), and a gentle cross-off breeze. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That tiny, clean, long-period swell will create perfect, glassy lines at Teahupoo—a reef break that loves this direction. It’s rare for a long-period swell this small to fire, but when it does, it’s magic. No crowds to worry about right now, but keep in mind Teahupoo is a highly consistent, advanced-level reef that handles the S swell direction like a dream. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning and afternoon both rate well: 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell (15-16 seconds, 1615 to 2413 energy, strong) with a clean cross-off breeze. Still marginal conditions, but this is the best window for paddle surfing. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have solid 5 ft to 7 ft SSW swell (14-20 seconds, 2743 to 3359 energy, very strong) but the cross-shore wind makes it cross-chop—good for kites, not for a clean barrel.

Sunday the 6th of September morning: 7 ft SSW swell (16 seconds, 3069 energy, very strong) with a cross-off breeze and clean conditions. That’s a solid paddle session. Monday the 7th holds similar 6 ft SSW swell but the wind is a bit stronger.

The real last stand is Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon: 5 ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds, 1857 energy, strong) with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE and clean conditions. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s pure, unbroken lines at Teahupoo—offshore wind, long period, moderate swell. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, this is the best of the run.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning: 5 ft SSW swell (16 seconds, 1455 energy, strong) but a cross-shore wind and marginal tide.

To sum it up: the first week is mostly a bust. The real window starts Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon and runs through Tuesday the 8th of September. Wednesday the 2nd afternoon is the freak clean, tiny, long-period gem, and Tuesday the 8th afternoon is the powerful, offshore, experienced-session highlight. Everything else is either too windy, too short-period, or just messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
2.3
ESE
7
2.4
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8
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
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16
1.5
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15
1.9
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14
1.5
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16
2.2
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16
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3
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2.5
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15
2.3
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
850
596
551
476
584
620
838
1170
1028
1504
1178
1928
2447
4327
5432
4833
3621
2959
2137
Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
11:45PM0.32m
11:42AM0.35m
00:02AM0.35m
12:04PM0.38m
00:20AM0.36m
12:27PM0.40m
00:39AM0.38m
12:50PM0.41m
00:58AM0.38m
1:13PM0.41m
1:17AM0.38m
1:36PM0.39m
1:37AM0.37m
Low Tide
5:45AM0.06m
5:59PM0.02m
6:02AM0.04m
6:19PM0.01m
6:20AM0.02m
6:39PM0.01m
6:41AM0.01m
7:00PM0.02m
7:03AM0.01m
7:22PM0.03m
7:27AM0.01m
7:43PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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