Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
25.8°C
0.1° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same picture in feet and miles per hour.

Straight up, from Tuesday, September 1st, through Thursday, September 10th, there’s nothin’ worth wettin’ your wetsuit for at Teahupo’o. East winds, cross and cross-off, with the swell either too small or too messy. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate most days – the biggest pulse comes Friday the 4th with 8ft waves, but the wind is still a fresh 19 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but it just ain’t got that quality you need for a wave this heavy.

Now the real show starts Saturday, September 12th. That morning, the wind goes offshore from the NNE at 15 mph, and you’ve got 7ft of SW groundswell with a 12-second period. The energy reads 1543 – moderate, solid – and the conditions are flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one. Saturday afternoon is lighter wind, still clean, with 7.5ft waves. Sunday the 13th holds 8ft, but the wind goes light and cross, then onshore in the afternoon – so it gets bumpy. But Monday, September 14th morning – that’s the gem. A light north wind at 6 mph, almost glassy cross-off, with 8ft of SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, energy at 3046. For advanced surfers only – this is Teahupo’o – but that Monday morning is the best on offer.

Water temp is a consistent 78.4°F – right on average for the season, no anomaly worth mentionin’.

After that, Tuesday and Wednesday the 15th and 16th get messy with cross-onshore winds, though Wednesday morning has a gentle side breeze and 6.5ft waves with a 15-second period – a long period groundswell that could clean up if you pick your moment.

So, forget the first 10 days. Mark your calendar for Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th. Monday morning is the one to chase.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Period (s)
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SSW
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0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
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15
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2.5
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2.5
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2.5
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2.1
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1.9
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14
1.7
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1.6
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13
1.5
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13
1.3
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12
1.1
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
371
277
221
449
875
1118
1737
2881
3371
3287
2958
1927
1504
1172
837
734
525
347
285
190
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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ESE
25
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SE
30
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ESE
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SSE
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High Tide
2:25PM0.33m
2:16AM0.33m
2:49PM0.28m
2:32AM0.29m
3:11PM0.22m
2:32AM0.25m
12:54PM0.17m
11:21PM0.23m
9:29AM0.23m
10:45PM0.26m
10:14AM0.29m
10:58PM0.30m
10:47AM0.34m
11:18PM0.34m
Low Tide
8:19AM0.05m
8:24PM0.11m
8:48AM0.08m
8:38PM0.15m
9:25AM0.12m
8:14PM0.18m
12:29PM0.17m
4:22PM0.16m
4:56AM0.19m
4:21PM0.11m
4:35AM0.15m
4:46PM0.07m
4:52AM0.10m
5:12PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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