Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks in feet and Fahrenheit.

First things first, the first week is a bummer. There’s a solid south-west swell, but the wind is just a nightmare. It’s a real shame, because the size is there, but the conditions are too messy to be any fun.

From Sunday the 12th through the end of the week, it’s all cross-on and onshore wind. The wave energy is big, with combined swell energy readings between 1500 and 3000 plus, but it’s all just blown out. We’re talking moderate to fresh breezes making things choppy and lumpy. The swell is hanging around 6ft to 8ft, which is heavy, but not when it’s this messy. This is a write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, this setup might look better than a surfboard for the next week.

We hit a bit of a lull around Sunday the 19th, with the swell dropping right off. But then, things get interesting. The real standout is shaping up for the following week.

The absolute best on offer is Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell jumps back up, and the energy is enormous – we’re talking combined energy readings of 4148 on Monday and a massive 7634 on Tuesday morning. We’re looking at a 6ft to 12ft south-southwest swell. The period is very long, over 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. For a reef like Teahupo’o, that’s the magic ingredient. The wind is still cross-shore, and the reports say “marginal”, but the potential is undeniable.

Then we get the real gem. The forecast for Wednesday the 22nd of July is the one to circle. The wind swings easterly, giving us a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the south-southwest, with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is over 6000. The conditions are listed as “clean”. This is a beast of a day. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. This is for advanced surfers only – 10ft on that reef is a serious, heavy wave. Crowds are often an issue here, and on a day like this, you can bet it’ll be packed.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th continue with clean conditions and strong 8ft to 7ft swell, still with long periods, so it’s still a quality run. By Saturday the 25th, the swell fades, and we’re back to smaller, less exciting surf.

So, to sum it up: fight through the first week of blown-out slop. The real action kicks off around Monday the 20th, but the standout day to be at Teahupo’o is Wednesday the 22nd of July. That’s the one you want to be in the water for.

Rusty.

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