Teahupo’o Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Teahupo’o over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of big surf but the wind is just wrecking it. It’s not until we get past that first weekend that things start looking sorted.

Right now, for Tuesday the 25th, we’ve got a weak 4ft swell from the SSW at 13 seconds, but with a cross-shore wind from the SE at 16 mph, it’s just not happening. The wave energy is moderate at best, and the water temp is sitting at 78°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The morning session is only rated as marginal, and the arvo is a total dud.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off – fresh cross-shore winds at 22 mph are making a mess of the 7ft swell. The period has dropped to a short, weak 7 seconds, which is just junky. Same story for Thursday and Friday as the swell size builds but the wind stays strong and cross-shore. By Friday morning the 28th, we’re looking at a serious 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong, but that 25 mph SE wind is just blasting it apart.

Saturday the 29th is a big day for size – we’re talking 10ft to 12ft SSW groundswell with that long period. The energy is through the roof, but the wind is still strong and cross-shore. That’s not surfable, that’s just a washing machine. It’s the kind of setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling a surfboard.

Alright, here is where we get a glimmer. Sunday morning the 30th of August, the wind finally swings east at 22 mph, giving us a clean cross-off at Teahupo’o. The swell is still a chunky 10ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, so it’s big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong, and it’s the first time the conditions are described as clean. This is a standout for the bold. But remember, it’s consistent here and crowds are likely – that’s just how it is at the ‘Po’o.

Monday the 31st stays clean with the cross-off wind, but the swell drops back to a more manageable 7ft to 6ft. Still a strong SSW groundswell with a 13 to 14-second period. It’s good, but not the standout Sunday is.

Through the first half of the next week (September 1st and 2nd), we get clean cross-off winds but the swell drops off into the 4ft to 6ft range, and the energy is moderate at best. The conditions are clean, but it’s not pumping.

Now, for the second week, there’s a promising window. Thursday the 3rd of September morning looks like a serious contender. We’ve got a clean cross-off breeze, and a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is very strong. That’s the best-looking day in the whole run, but we’re 9 days out, so treat it as promising but less certain. It’s big, clean, and at Teahupo’o, that’s a recipe for perfection for those who can handle it.

Friday the 4th holds similar quality with a clean 8ft swell, and then the weekend (5th and 6th of September) settles into clean 6ft to 8ft SSW groundswell with moderate energy.

The absolute standout here, if it comes together, is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. For a more reliable, slightly smaller option, Sunday the 30th of August morning is the one to circle.

Rusty.

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