
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit of a flat spell around here lately, and to be honest, the next week and a half isn't going to blow anyone’s mind. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly messy surf. You’ll see a lot of cross-shore wind and chop, which is going to keep the lineup pretty quiet. Don’t get too down about it though, because there are a couple of windows where it all comes together, and one of them is worth waiting for.
The first real chance to get wet is on the morning of Sunday the 9th. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE. It’s clean, and it’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. You’ll be on a log, not a shortboard. The energy is weak at 61, so it’s more about the glide than the power.
Then we have a few more days of the same story – small swells and wind all over the place. The morning of Thursday the 13th is worth a mention. The swell drops to 3ft from the WSW, but the wind turns offshore from the NE. It’s clean, and it’s got a little more push than the previous days, but it's still pretty average. The energy is only registering at 98.
Now, here’s the standout. The morning of Friday the 14th is your best bet for a proper surf. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the W, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NE, which is exactly what we want at St Tugen. The energy jumps to 225, and the call is for good surf conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, it’s got some push, and it’s going to be fun out there.
The following morning, Saturday the 15th, the swell actually gets a bit bigger – 5ft from the WNW – and the early wind is light from the N. The energy is strong at 455. But, and this is a big but, the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore, not fully off. It could be a bit lumpy, and it’s going to be a more challenging session. The afternoon wind is going to ruin it, so you’d want to be out early. This is for the more experienced crew.
After that, we’re back into a poor run. The 17th sees a rising swell, but it’s onshore and messy. By the 18th, the swell is pumping – 10ft from the W with a big energy reading of 1758 – but the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the WSW. That’s not surfable for a paddle. That’s a kite-surfing day, for sure. The whole week after the 14th just gets blown out by wind. The long-range stuff on the 18th is big, but it’s not clean.
So, there you have it. A lot of average days, but that Friday morning (14th) is the clear winner. It’s the best combination of size, wind, and quality we’re going to see for a while. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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86 | 211 | 251 | 149 | 83 | 82 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 59 | 81 | 54 | 44 | 40 | 59 | 102 | 70 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM4.62m | 9:37AM4.38m | 9:59PM4.35m | 10:29AM4.15m | 11:00PM4.07m | 11:39AM3.95m | 00:22AM3.88m | 1:08PM3.93m | 1:55AM3.94m | 2:33PM4.16m | 3:13AM4.21m | 3:40PM4.55m | 4:13AM4.56m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.81m | 3:50PM1.00m | 4:20AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.22m | 5:24AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.37m | 6:44AM1.41m | 7:31PM1.34m | 8:10AM1.31m | 8:54PM1.08m | 9:23AM1.02m | 10:00PM0.69m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | W 7 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
38 | 211 | 3 | 149 | 83 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 24 | 59 | 81 | 54 | 44 | 40 | 33 | 102 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | W 10 | S 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | NNW 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
— | 3 | — | 3 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 59 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | WSW 7 | W 11 | W 11 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | NE 3 | — | NW 6 | ENE 2 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | ENE 2 |
86 | — | 251 | — | — | 82 | 2 | — | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 35 | 504 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 400 | 510 | 493 | 593 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 116 | 2 | 238 | 2 |
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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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