
Surf Forecasts:
Teahupo’o surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teahupo’o over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
It’s a rough opening. We’ve got plenty of size, but the wind is just killing it. Thursday afternoon, August 6th, we’ve got a 8ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, water temp’s 79°, about normal for this time of year. But with a 12 mph SSW wind onshore, it’s junk. The combined energy is 2699, but you’d be better off kiting than paddling.
Friday the 7th gets worse. The swell pushes to 10ft by the afternoon, still SSW, still decent period, but the wind is 19 mph SSE, cross-onshore and lumpy. Energy hits 3642, but it’s a mess. Saturday the 8th, Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th—same story. Big, strong, and blown out. The wind is relentless.
The first real window comes on Wednesday, August 12th. The swell drops to 6ft, SSW, 13-second period, but the wind shifts to a light 12 mph E, giving us a cross-off breeze. The water goes clean. The energy is still 2206, and it’s our first clean look. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best early option.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff. August 18th brings a tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 21-second period—that’s going to be fat and slow on the reef. Wind is cross-off from the east at 22 mph, but the energy is low at 1024. It’s clean, but you’ll be waiting.
The real standout, and the one to mark on the calendar, is Friday, August 21st. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, light 9 mph E wind, cross-off and clean. The energy is low at 765, but the conditions are glassy and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” For a wave like Teahupo’o (Tahiti), that’s a rare clean, manageable window. It won’t be big, but it’ll be your best shot at a clean, long ride. Crowds are often thick, so get there early.
So, the first week is mostly a write-off. The 12th is a small window, then the 21st is the real prize. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s looking like the best of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2583 | 1832 | 1896 | 3578 | 3824 | 2606 | 2345 | 5986 | 5936 | 5061 | 3805 | 2951 | 2411 | 1803 | 1255 | 1705 | 1440 | 1266 | 975 | 2224 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:36PM0.42m | 00:55AM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:30AM0.02m | 6:56PM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
2583 | 1832 | 1896 | 3578 | 3824 | 2606 | 2345 | 5986 | 5936 | 5061 | 3805 | 2951 | 2411 | 1803 | 1255 | 1705 | 1440 | 1266 | 975 | 2224 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | S 22 | S 20 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 13 | S 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 17 | ESE 12 |
94 | 113 | 86 | 64 | 8 | 9 | 196 | 38 | 57 | 58 | 83 | 77 | — | 151 | 470 | 133 | 129 | 127 | 572 | 91 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | N 11 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SE 12 | S 22 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | ESE 12 | N 12 | N 12 | SSW 18 | ESE 12 | SW 16 |
22 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 133 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 125 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 37 | 90 | — | 112 | 151 | 131 | 321 | 239 | 275 | 393 | 374 | 430 | 526 | 447 | 416 | 468 | 509 | 534 | 497 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 1170 | 1170 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 3537 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 2658 | 35 | 9 |
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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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