
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – the next couple of weeks around St Tugen are mostly a waiting game. There’s a long stretch of small, messy, or just plain poor conditions, but there’s a flicker of something special way out at the end of the forecast. Don’t get too excited early on.
Right now, Tuesday the 11th, we’ve got nothing doing. Tiny 2ft to 2ft WNW swell with a weak, short-period 8 seconds, and the wind is cross or cross-off, not helping. The combined wave energy is a paltry 56, so you’re better off doing something else. Wednesday and Thursday stay in the gutter – same story, small swells, and the wind shifts around, keeping things poor. The morning of Thursday the 13th nudges up to 3ft from the west at 11 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze, and the energy hits 240, but it’s still rated marginal. It’s the first breath of life, but it’s not enough to get me out of bed.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are more of the same: waist-high slop, mostly under 3ft, with cross-off winds that keep the surface clean but the waves are just ordinary. The energy stays below 130. Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 21st of August is a long, flat stretch. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, periods are short, and the energy is weak. The morning of the 21st finally shows a pulse – 4ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 272. It’s clean, but it’s only a glimmer in a sea of nothing.
Now, the standout – and I mean the only real standout – is Saturday the 22nd of August. A proper big-arse swell rolls in: 12ft from the WNW with a 12-second period, and the energy is a huge 3104. The morning has a light cross-on breeze, but the swell is simply too big for St Tugen. It’s a beast for experts only, and the break is exposed, so it’ll be a washing machine. Sunday the 23rd drops to 7ft, still big, but the wind is good cross-off and the energy is 1682. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers, but it’s still a heavy paddle.
Monday the 24th of August brings a shift: 3ft from the WSW at a very long 15 seconds. That’s groundswell, perfect for a point or reef, but at a beach break like St Tugen, it might break too straight. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze and energy of 644. It’s a decent session for the patient surfer. The rest of the week tails off into small, ordinary stuff.
So, if you’re looking for waves, the best bet is likely the morning of Saturday the 22nd for sheer power, but only if you’re an expert. For something more manageable, the morning of Monday the 24th has that long-period groundswell and clean conditions, but it’s a tricky one. Crowds are possible at St Tugen, so expect company if you go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | 44 | 35 | 41 | 96 | 108 | 144 | 238 | 212 | 186 | 132 | 99 | 66 | 122 | 125 | 140 | 74 | 79 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:13AM4.56m | 4:35PM4.96m | 5:03AM4.89m | 5:22PM5.29m | 5:48AM5.12m | 6:05PM5.49m | 6:29AM5.22m | 6:46PM5.53m | 7:08AM5.20m | 7:24PM5.40m | 7:45AM5.05m | 8:01PM5.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.69m | 10:22AM0.66m | 10:54PM0.31m | 11:12AM0.33m | 11:41PM0.03m | 11:57AM0.10m | 00:24AM-0.12m | 12:38PM0.00m | 1:05AM-0.12m | 1:18PM0.05m | 1:43AM0.04m | 1:57PM0.23m | 2:20AM0.31m | ||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | NW 7 |
69 | 44 | 35 | 41 | 96 | 108 | 144 | 238 | 212 | 186 | 132 | 99 | 66 | 122 | 125 | 140 | 74 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
11 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NW 8 | NW 5 |
16 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 41 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 79 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 251 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 85 | 504 |
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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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