
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with 82 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| 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 (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Saint-Tugen over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a tough start. For the first week, the surf is tiny and the conditions are just not happening. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of about six days with nothing worth paddling out for. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 65.1°, which is nice, but that’s about the only good news.
The first real hope comes on Thursday, July 23rd, with a small pulse of swell. The morning shows a 3.3ft wave from the NNW, but with a short period of just 6 seconds, it’s not going to have much push. The combined energy is weak (96), and the wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but only just, and very ordinary. Not a standout.
Things start to get a little more interesting around the weekend of July 26th. On Sunday the 26th morning, we see 5.2ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 285 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore, which will mess up the shape. It’s a bit of a messy one, with a cross-chop, so not a classic day.
The best on offer across the whole 16 days looks like Tuesday, July 28th morning. The swell is 3.3ft from the WNW, period of 8 seconds, combined energy of 148 (moderate). But the real beauty is the wind: glassy. That’s a rare treat. The waves will be clean, and it’s a good size for intermediates. The crowd situation at St Tugen can be a factor sometimes, so get in early. The swell direction (WNW) is not a perfect match for the optimum WSW, but it’s close enough to produce some fun ones. This is the pick of the period.
The following week gets a bit of a bump. On Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, the mornings stay clean with cross-offshore winds from the north, and the swell hovers around 2.9ft to 3.3ft from the WNW. The period stretches to 10-11 seconds, giving more energy (204 in the combined energy), which is a proper moderate swell. The waves will have more shape, but it’s still small. Worth a look if you’re keen, but not a standout.
Overall, the first week is a write-off, but the second week offers a few clean windows, with Tuesday the 28th morning being the real gem. Keep an eye on it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
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12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 39 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 82 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:24AM3.79m | 11:53PM3.67m | 12:33PM3.61m | 1:10AM3.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:17AM1.36m | 5:46PM1.53m | 6:16AM1.60m | 6:54PM1.70m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
12 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 39 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | W 8 | NW 10 | SW 5 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 13 | NW 7 | ESE 5 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | — | S 15 | — | — | NW 6 |
2 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 31 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | S 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | W 8 | ESE 4 | W 7 | W 9 | NNW 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 13 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | E 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 15 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 42 | 75 | 82 | 55 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 496 | 496 | 1174 | 618 | 809 | 809 | 26 | 244 | 465 | 471 | 244 | 493 | 21 | 268 | 465 | 454 | 504 | 497 | 0 | 504 | 465 |
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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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