
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Tugen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at St Tugen in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, this stretch around St Tugen is looking pretty flat and quiet for the most part. We’ve got a long, drawn-out period of small, weak swell with mostly poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any hero sessions. The first real surf of note doesn’t show up until the very end of the forecast.
We start off with a whole lot of nothing. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Wednesday the 23rd, the swell is tiny, generally around 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the teens to low 70s. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Thursday the 16th, Saturday the 18th, and Tuesday the 21st, with light offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to make it worthwhile. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
The only real standout, and I mean the only one worth talking about, appears on the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming in. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the W, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined swell energy of 407 (moderate to strong). The wind is light from the SSW, blowing directly onshore, which is a bit of a shame. That onshore wind will make it lumpy and messy, so it’s not going to be perfect. The forecast says “marginal surf forecast,” and I’d agree. It’s the biggest swell of the whole period, but the wind is a letdown. For a break that’s exposed to a WSW optimum, that W swell is okay, but it’s not a clean setup. This one is for the keen locals who don’t mind a bumpy surface.
Crowds at St Tugen are listed as “sometimes,” so mid-week in late July, you might have a few others around, but it won’t be a zoo.
Overall, it’s a pretty bleak run. The first two and a half weeks are a write-off unless you’re happy on a longboard in tiny, weak stuff. The only real spike is that Wednesday the 29th, but the wind spoils it. Hang tight, and check back in a few days—forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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19 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:10AM4.92m | 5:32PM5.25m | 6:00AM5.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:21AM0.34m | 11:52PM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | 10:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 4 | W 8 | SW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
19 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | WSW 11 | NNW 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | W 11 |
2 | 24 | 4 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | N 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | N 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | S 13 | W 8 | SW 4 | WNW 10 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 13 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | W 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | NE 3 | E 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 |
— | — | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | — | 1 | 23 | 13 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 29 | 244 | 38 | 38 | 96 | 203 | 239 | 496 | 225 | 263 | 244 | 1154 | 528 | 614 | 674 | 616 | 735 | 500 | 504 | 577 |
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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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