
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into this one. We’re looking at a real slow burner for the next couple of weeks.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th, the swell is tiny or junky, with fresh winds messing up any chance of a wave. You’ll be watching the horizon and seeing nothing. A real frustrating start.
Then Monday the 27th morning, there’s a little glimmer. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, and the water is glassing up. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (351). It’s not pumping, but it’s clean and ridable. That’s the best we’ve seen so far. By the afternoon, the wind picks up and it gets choppy again.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are poor. On Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is tiny at 3ft and the energy is weak (97). It’s surfable, but only just.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st stay small and messy. Friday afternoon sees a jump in size to 6ft but it’s a short-period, onshore mess from the WSW. Not for paddling.
Now, the real standout – and it’s a long way off – is the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August. Saturday the 1st morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the WSW, but the big story is Saturday afternoon. We get a 7ft swell from the W with an 11-second period. The combined energy (1737) is strong. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is onshore, though, so it’ll be a battle. It’s a big, powerful, chunky wave. Expert territory only.
Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the size up – 8ft in the morning, still from the W. The energy drops a bit but remains strong (1119). The wind is onshore, and there’s light rain. It’s big, windy, and raw. For the experienced crew only.
After that, it all fades away. From Monday the 3rd through to the 8th, it’s back to small, weak, and often blown out. Nothing worth getting excited about.
So, the best on offer is Monday the 27th morning for a clean, modest session, and the real, heavy potential is on the 1st and 2nd of August. That one is a promise for the brave, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 80 | 162 | 270 | 368 | 351 | 358 | 235 | 168 | 119 | 80 | 88 | 92 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10AM3.51m | 1:50PM3.59m | 2:27AM3.54m | 2:58PM3.73m | 3:28AM3.71m | 3:50PM3.95m | 4:15AM3.94m | 4:33PM4.22m | 4:54AM4.18m | 5:10PM4.48m | 5:29AM4.40m | 5:45PM4.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:26AM1.71m | 8:08PM1.70m | 8:36AM1.66m | 9:14PM1.55m | 9:36AM1.49m | 10:08PM1.32m | 10:24AM1.25m | 10:52PM1.07m | 11:05AM1.01m | 11:30PM0.83m | 11:41AM0.80m | 00:05AM0.64m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | ESE 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | — | 7 | 12 | 54 | 368 | 351 | — | 235 | 168 | 119 | 80 | 88 | 92 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 6 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | W 11 | — | W 10 |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | ESE 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 |
1 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 53 | 80 | 162 | 270 | — | — | 358 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 26 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 493 | 571 | 502 | 500 | 572 | 502 | 271 | 498 | 38 | 27 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
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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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