
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 892 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 (Sep 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
The pattern starts quiet, but we’ve got some real promise building out there, especially for a standout session towards the end of the second week. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t rush to the water just yet.
Thursday the 10th is a no-go at St Tugen. The wind is onshore and the swell is tiny with weak energy (138). It’s poor surf. Friday the 11th morning shows a glimmer of hope with cleaner lines. A 5ft NW swell on the cross-offshore breeze, but the energy jumps to a moderate 365. It’s a decent option, but the crowd levels are going to be a factor here – it’s a spot that can get busy. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning has a 3ft W swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. Sunday morning sees a bigger 5ft W swell with a longer period of 11 seconds and moderate wave energy (655). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be cleaner than Saturday, but still not perfect.
The first half of the following week is largely quiet. Monday the 14th has a small 3ft W swell, but winds are okay. Tuesday the 15th is poor. A real highlight arrives on Wednesday the 16th. The morning holds a 6ft WNW swell with strong wind energy (911) and a strong cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The afternoon gets even better – 7ft of WNW swell with a very long period of 11 seconds and a very strong energy reading (1690). The wind stays clean. This is one for the experienced crew, as the size is pushing into expert territory.
Moving into the second week, the biggest standout is Sunday the 20th. The morning offers a massive 12ft W swell with a very long period of 16 seconds and an enormous energy reading (6093). That’s a huge groundswell. The wind is offshore and light. However, the models are calling this too big for St Tugen, so it’s really only for the brave and the very experienced. The long period means it’ll be powerful and straight at the beach, so a point or reef would be better, but here it is what it is.
Then, the real sweet spot hits on Monday the 21st. The morning has a 7ft W swell with a 12-second period and strong energy (1194). The wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. This is described as excellent surf for experienced surfers. If you can handle the size, this is the best session on offer. Clean, powerful, and a standout.
The last few days taper off. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd see smaller surf. Thursday the 24th afternoon has a 4ft W swell, a 11-second period, and glassy conditions – a nice lighter option for the end of the run. Crowds are a possibility at St Tugen, so keep that in mind.
To sum it up, the best of the best is without a doubt the Monday the 21st morning session. Glassy, powerful, and clean. Sunday the 20th is a beast for the experts only. Don’t hold your breath for the first week, but the second week delivers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
212 | 81 | 45 | 490 | 365 | 224 | 129 | 130 | 245 | 683 | 652 | 555 | 188 | 132 | 102 | 73 | 46 | 308 | 705 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:50AM4.91m | 5:06PM5.29m | 5:29AM5.15m | 5:45PM5.45m | 6:05AM5.26m | 6:20PM5.45m | 6:39AM5.25m | 6:54PM5.31m | 7:11AM5.11m | 7:27PM5.06m | 7:43AM4.88m | 8:00PM4.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.29m | 10:57AM0.31m | 11:23PM0.03m | 11:37AM0.08m | 00:00AM-0.09m | 12:14PM-0.01m | 00:36AM-0.07m | 12:50PM0.04m | 1:10AM0.09m | 1:25PM0.22m | 1:43AM0.36m | 1:59PM0.50m | 2:16AM0.71m | ||||||
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
8:44 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 4 | WNW 8 |
212 | 81 | 45 | 490 | 365 | 224 | 129 | 130 | 245 | 683 | 652 | 555 | 188 | 132 | 102 | 73 | 46 | 11 | 563 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | — | S 13 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 4 | — |
47 | 46 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 145 | — | 3 | — | 133 | 88 | 64 | 31 | 28 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — |
3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 |
— | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 308 | 705 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 27 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 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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