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May — October

Teahupoʻo

Long-period southern swells meet an abrupt reef to create an intensely powerful, below-sea-level barrel.

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Valid 2026-09-04

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Forecast confidence65%

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Tahiti · When to visit

When to visit: Teahupoʻo

The established big-wave season at Teahupoʻo is May — October. The best days are uncommon and usually become clear only a few days ahead.

Plan flexibly

Use refundable travel and allow several days around a promising window. Weather, access restrictions and event operations can change the best day.