Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for St Tugen.
We’re looking at a long dry spell right off the bat. The first 12 days are a total bust – barely a ripple. The waves are mostly under 0.3m to 0.5m with short, weak energy, and the winds are all over the place. You’d be better off waxing your board and looking at the sky. The water temp is around 64°F, which is average for the time of year.
It’s not until Sunday 26th July that we see something. Swell hits 4ft from the WSW, but it’s onshore wind from the SW at 19 mph and there’s light rain, so it’s going to be messy. The combined energy reading is 266 – moderate energy starting to rumble, but the quality is poor.
Monday 27th July ups the ante. Swell jumps to 8ft from the W, period at 8 seconds, with energy readings of 681 and 692. That’s strong wave energy, but the wind is onshore from the WSW at 19 to 22 mph, so expect lumpy, blown-out conditions. Not great for surfing, but the kite crew might be eyeing it.
The standout is Tuesday 28th July. That morning you’ve got 10ft of swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s true groundswell, long period, carrying a lot of punch. The combined energy is a huge 1945 – that’s very strong. Wind is cross-onshore from the W at 13 mph, so it’s choppy, but the models say wind and tide are favorable. But here’s the thing: this swell is too big for St Tugen. Only experts should be out there. That afternoon is similar: 10ft, 12-second period, energy of 2435, still cross-onshore but with a lighter 10 mph breeze. It’s powerful, intimidating, and not for the faint of heart. Crowds are possible because this spot can draw a local crew.
So the only real highlight is that Tuesday 28th window. It’s a serious, heavy groundswell day – for experts only. The rest of the forecast is either too small or too windy. If you’re not an expert, this might be one to watch from the cliff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:41PM4.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27AM0.58m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SE 5 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 11 | N 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | SW 6 | NW 5 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | ESE 5 | W 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 8 | SW 16 | S 16 | N 6 | W 8 | NNW 4 | S 12 | N 6 | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | SW 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 2 | NW 4 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | E 5 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 2 | 13 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 20 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 504 | 22 | 244 | 244 | 38 | 38 | 244 | 116 | 205 | 225 | 96 | 319 | 496 | 21 | 616 | 592 | 1030 | 593 | 592 | 282 |
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