Teahupo’o Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.86° S 149.25° W

Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Teahupo’o sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.5° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let me break down what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Teahupo’o.

We’ve got a small window of clean, solid surf kicking off the outlook, but after that, the wind is going to be the main character for a long stretch. The real standout is the first day or two; after that, it’s a waiting game.

Right now, Wednesday afternoon is looking like a dream. That’s August 5th. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. That’s pure, long-period groundswell, and with a light NNE breeze blowing straight offshore, it’s going to be glassy. The water is a warm 79°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (992) but the quality is where it’s at. This is a perfect session for getting your fix.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is the real standout of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. That’s a serious amount of power (3004 wave energy). The wind is light N at 3 mph, still offshore. This isn’t for beginners—over 5 ft and you’re in the deep end. For experienced surfers, this is a clean, powerful barrel. Thursday afternoon sees a shift to an onshore wind, so the morning is the ticket.

Then things get ugly. From Friday, August 7th, through the middle of the following week, the wind picks up hard from the southeast, gusting up to 28 mph. The swell stays solid, between 7 ft and 12 ft, but with that cross to cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy, messy, and pretty much a write-off for a clean paddle. The wave energy is there, but the quality is gone. For a spot like this, that’s a tough run.

We get a slight reprieve around Thursday, August 13th, and into August 14th, with the wind turning cross-offshore. The swell drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, but the period holds around 14 seconds. It’s clean, but the energy is dropping. It’s a surfable option, but not the standout.

The second week of the forecast is a mixed bag of onshore winds and short-period, weak swell. A few mornings on August 18th and 19th have clean-ish cross-offshore winds, but the swell is from the ESE with a short 8-second period. That’s not going to have the same punch. By August 20th, the swell direction swings back to the SSW with a longer period again, which is promising, but it’s a long way off.

So, bottom line: hit it Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. That’s your best shot. The rest is mostly a battle with the wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that windy stretch if you’re into that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.8
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
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14
2.4
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13
3.5
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17
3.5
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16
3
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16
3
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15
2.5
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15
2.4
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14
2.1
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14
1.9
SSW
13
3
SE
8
3.5
SE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
917
2883
2389
2266
1972
2280
3139
2550
1968
7597
6267
4998
3562
2991
2411
1677
1294
1110
1717
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
5
SW
10
ESE
15
SE
25
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20
ESE
15
ENE
15
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20
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High Tide
4:13PM0.25m
3:39AM0.25m
9:52PM0.22m
8:23AM0.22m
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
Low Tide
10:02PM0.19m
11:40AM0.15m
4:32AM0.21m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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18
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18
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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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