
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Tugen this week:
The surf forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Tugen in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the cards, but there’s a glimmer of hope for the patient ones. The surf is going to be a struggle right out of the gate, with the first few days offering nothing but frustrating conditions. The first real chance to get wet is going to be the morning of Thursday the 6th, but it’s barely worth getting excited about.
St Tugen kicks off the period on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, but it’s looking pretty grim. We’re talking a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW, with a period of a measly 10 seconds, and a cross-shore wind of 9 mph. The water is a balmy 66°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is a weak 43, and honestly, the conditions are just poor. Nothing to see here.
Monday the 3rd is more of the same – small, weak swell in the 2ft range, and the wind is either cross or onshore. It’s a write-off.
Tuesday the 4th sees a bump in size to 4ft, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore at 12 mph. The energy picks up to 161 (moderate), but the quality is just not there. It’s poor.
Wednesday the 5th delivers the biggest swell of the early run, hitting 6ft from the W. The energy climbs to 396 (moderate), but the period is still a short 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. This is a beach setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
Finally, on Thursday morning, August 6th, we get a tiny window of clean surf. The swell drops back to 4ft from the WNW, with a 7-second period, and the energy is 148 (moderate). The big win here is the wind: a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. It’s clean. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. The morning on Friday the 7th is also clean with a tiny 2ft, but it’s barely a ripple.
After that, we hit a dry spell. The conditions are mostly poor or the swell is just too small to matter. There’s a gap of several days where I wouldn’t even bother.
The next real standout shows up on the morning of Saturday, August 15th. This is the one to mark on your calendar. St Tugen is looking at a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is a solid 279 (moderate). The real magic is the wind: a fresh 19 mph offshore breeze from the ENE. Clean, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The afternoon is similar, with a 5ft swell and 296 energy, also with that fresh offshore wind. It’s a couple of weeks away, so it’s promising but not a guarantee, but it’s the one to keep an eye on. Sunday morning, August 16th, is also decent with a 4ft, 9-second swell, and clean conditions.
The rest of the forecast after that drifts back into the small and ordinary zone. So, if you’ve got the patience, the 15th is your target.
Keep your stick in the water,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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20 | 58 | 54 | 55 | 68 | 146 | 106 | 171 | 355 | 393 | 291 | 127 | 96 | 49 | 23 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 148 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:56PM4.96m | 8:16AM4.70m | 8:31PM4.82m | 8:53AM4.57m | 9:11PM4.62m | 9:37AM4.38m | 9:59PM4.35m | 10:29AM4.15m | 11:00PM4.07m | 11:39AM3.95m | 00:22AM3.88m | 1:08PM3.93m | 1:55AM3.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.49m | 2:26PM0.65m | 2:50AM0.62m | 3:05PM0.80m | 3:31AM0.81m | 3:50PM1.00m | 4:20AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.22m | 5:24AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.37m | 6:44AM1.41m | 7:31PM1.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 9 |
13 | 58 | 54 | 55 | 68 | 15 | 25 | 171 | 3 | 3 | 291 | 127 | 17 | 49 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 8 | — | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | W 10 | S 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — |
20 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 14 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | WNW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
1 | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | — | WNW 10 | — |
10 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 146 | 106 | — | 355 | 393 | — | — | 96 | — | — | 34 | 15 | — | 148 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 300 | 0 | 2 | 230 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 103 | 285 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 238 | 0 | 378 | 497 | 498 | 529 | 495 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for St Tugen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Tugen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Tugen 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 (St Tugen) 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 St Tugen 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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