
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NW 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 (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Tugen in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for St Tugen.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are a bit of a heartbreak for this spot. The first few days are a total write-off. We’re looking at flat, weak dribble until we get to the end of the week. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort while you’re staring at a glassy nothing.
There’s a real gap here. The first bit of something that might get you out of bed is on Sunday the 19th. The morning shows a small NW swell, 3ft, and we’ve got offshore winds from the NE at 15 mph. The combined energy is only 83 (weak), and the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be anything special – just a few weak, crumbly lines. It’s surfable, but only just. Winds go fresh offshore in the afternoon, but the swell drops right off.
After that, it’s back to misery. The entire second week, from the 20th through to the 29th, is a grim run of tiny waves and poor conditions. The swell barely cracks 1ft most days, and when it does, like on the 25th afternoon, we get a bigger but messy 4ft NW windswell (period 7 seconds, energy 175 – moderate). Problem is, the wind is a fresh cross-off from the NW at 22 mph, which will tear the surface up. It’s more of a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle session.
We do see some longer period swell (11 seconds) on the 28th from the W, but it’s only 1.0ft, so it’s all show and no go. The wind is gentle cross-shore, so it’s clean, but there’s simply no power.
The only real standout is a long-range promise that’s about as reliable as a weather forecast in a dream. On the 30th of July, Thursday morning, we get a tiny bump from the SW at 1ft, but it’s onshore wind and a terrible 5-second period, energy 29 (weak). The afternoon is similar with 2ft and 4-second period. Don’t get your hopes up.
So, the bottom line: there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The best you’ll get is a weak, windy, Sunday morning session on the 19th. For the rest, save your energy and wax. The forecasts can change, and it can’t stay this poor forever, but for now, it’s a dust-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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29 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 30 | 77 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:20PM5.42m | 6:47AM5.13m | 7:06PM5.45m | 7:32AM5.06m | 7:50PM5.33m | 8:15AM4.89m | 8:34PM5.08m | 8:58AM4.65m | 9:17PM4.74m | 9:42AM4.35m | 10:02PM4.35m | 10:29AM4.05m | 10:52PM3.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.18m | 00:41AM-0.05m | 12:57PM0.12m | 1:28AM-0.03m | 1:42PM0.18m | 2:13AM0.11m | 2:27PM0.36m | 2:57AM0.37m | 3:12PM0.62m | 3:41AM0.69m | 3:58PM0.94m | 4:26AM1.04m | 4:48PM1.26m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | SE 6 | W 10 |
29 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 77 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 14 | NW 8 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 12 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 10 | N 6 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | WSW 6 | W 10 | SE 4 | S 12 | WSW 6 | S 13 | SW 5 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | W 11 | W 7 | N 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | SE 5 | NW 6 | S 16 | — |
— | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | N 4 | E 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NE 3 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | E 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 |
— | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | — | 21 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 244 | 319 | 38 | 244 | 239 | 286 | 244 | 1033 | 593 | 593 | 493 | 0 | 616 | 448 | 309 | 510 | 493 | 493 | 38 | 239 |
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Information about the St Tugen Surf forecast
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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