
Surf Forecasts:
St Tugen surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 37 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Tugen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, lets have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start at St Tugen. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and often messy conditions to begin with. From Sunday the 19th right through the week, we’re looking at tiny little waves, mostly under 2 feet, with hardly any energy in the water. The combined energy of all swells is just a pitiful 32 (37) or less. There’s a lot of offshore wind, which is clean, but there’s just no swell to work with. It’s a real frustrating wait for something to happen.
Finally, there’s a bit of a pulse on Monday the 27th. The swell bumps up to 4 feet to 5 feet from the WNW, and the energy numbers start climbing – 255 (then 405) – but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not going to be pretty. That’s not the one.
The standout window, and I mean the real standout, is the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. We get a proper 7 feet swell from the west, with a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy of all swells is a massive 1040. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the north, and the report says it’s clean. That’s excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful swell, so it’s definitely for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The next morning, Wednesday the 29th, still has some juice. The swell drops to 5 feet from the NW, but the wind is a slight cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and the energy is still a solid 342. It’s another good, clean option for the more experienced crew.
After that, it starts to fade again. Thursday and Friday have some surfable waves, but the quality drops right off with cross-shore winds and choppy conditions. The second week looks pretty grim, with onshore winds and small, poor-quality surf. So, for the whole 16-day window, the absolute best bet is the morning of Tuesday the 28th. It’s a proper session for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:58AM4.65m | 9:17PM4.74m | 9:42AM4.35m | 10:02PM4.35m | 10:29AM4.05m | 10:52PM3.97m | 11:24AM3.79m | 11:53PM3.67m | 12:33PM3.61m | 1:10AM3.51m | 1:50PM3.59m | 2:27AM3.54m | 2:58PM3.73m | 3:28AM3.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.62m | 3:41AM0.69m | 3:58PM0.94m | 4:26AM1.04m | 4:48PM1.26m | 5:17AM1.36m | 5:46PM1.53m | 6:16AM1.60m | 6:54PM1.70m | 7:26AM1.71m | 8:08PM1.70m | 8:36AM1.66m | 9:14PM1.55m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | ESE 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
28 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SE 5 | NNW 6 | W 12 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | SSE 5 | W 8 | — | W 13 |
4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 7 | SE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NW 6 | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | SE 4 | — | W 12 |
1 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | E 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | E 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 2 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 |
8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 618 | 244 | 465 | 454 | 244 | 244 | 493 | 244 | 239 | 497 | 504 | 437 | 21 | 504 | 493 | 509 | 592 | 508 | 618 | 812 | 1170 |
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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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