St Tugen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is a bit of a tough one to call. We’re looking at Saint-Tugen over the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, the surf's going to be pretty slim for most of it. The swell energy is just weak, with the combined energy for most of the period sitting well under a hundred, which tells you it's not got much push. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your ass off waiting for a set.

The best shot you've got in the whole window is shaping up for Wednesday morning, the 8th of July. We're looking at a 2ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds. The real magic is the wind: glassy. Glassy conditions are a major positive, because it means the surface is going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is still only 96, so it's weak, but with that wind, it'll be your best chance for a fun little session. It’s surfable but very ordinary, so keep your expectations in check. It’s not going to be a world-beater.

After that, the forecast is a real desert. You’ve got a few mornings (Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th) that offer up surfable waves, but the conditions are "very ordinary." The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is either cross-off or light offshore, which is okay, but the combined energy rarely climbs above 130. It's just not got any power behind it.

From the 12th of July onward, it goes right off a cliff. The swell drops to barely a ripple, with heights down to 1ft or 1ft, and the energy readings are pitiful, often in the 20s and 30s. There's a long stretch from the 13th through to the 22nd of July where every single entry is "poor surf conditions." The wind is often strong and cross or onshore, adding chop to an already flat ocean. There’s one moment on the 22nd of July in the afternoon where the swell bumps up to 3ft, but it's from the southwest with a short 6-second period and a fresh cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 127, so it’s got a bit more oomph, but the period is so short the waves will be crumbly and weak.

Honestly, for this two-week stretch, the standout is that glassy Wednesday morning on the 8th. If you miss that, you're waiting a long time for anything half-decent. The rest is mostly a waiting game. Keep your eye on the charts, though; forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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