Teahupoo
Where in France is Teahupoo located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (coral) |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | South, SouthWest |
| Best Wind Direction | North, East, SouthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Paddle Out | Easy |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Day trip |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | Paddle > 20mn or Boat |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Moderately Clean |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C |
| Air Temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |