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Teahupo’o Surf Forecast
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Teahupo’o surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Teahupo’o surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teahupo’o in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | |
788 | 1650 | 2075 | 1475 | 2379 | 2475 | 892 | 2454 | 2202 | 1610 | 1875 | 1209 | 2714 | 1034 | 836 | 735 | 711 | 812 | 961 | 1081 | 679 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:40AM0.36m | 12:36PM0.38m | 1:19AM0.34m | 1:16PM0.36m | 2:00AM0.30m | 2:01PM0.34m | 2:47AM0.27m | 2:54PM0.31m | 3:49AM0.24m | 4:13PM0.28m | 5:32AM0.23m | 6:19PM0.27m | 7:26AM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39AM0.07m | 7:08PM0.01m | 7:16AM0.08m | 7:52PM0.03m | 7:56AM0.09m | 8:42PM0.06m | 8:42AM0.11m | 9:43PM0.10m | 9:44AM0.14m | 11:06PM0.13m | 11:19AM0.15m | 1:03AM0.15m | 1:19PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
 | 5:30 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 |
4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
29 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 537 | 1650 | 2075 | 1475 | 2379 | 2475 | 892 | 2454 | 2202 | 1610 | 1875 | 1209 | 2714 | 1034 | 836 | 735 | 711 | 812 | 961 | 1081 | 679 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 788 | 430 | 416 | 277 | 197 | 193 | 890 | 42 | 56 | 534 | 117 | 759 | 134 | 9 | 38 | 207 | 226 | 193 | 138 | 117 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | SE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | N 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 494 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 47 | 97 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 84 | 119 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 88 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 9 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 67 | 60 | 69 | 455 | — | — | 271 | 321 | 256 | 302 | — | — | — | 416 | 287 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 3537 | 3455 | 2506 | 2338 | 2506 | 2313 | 216 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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