Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight – we're looking at a real rough stretch ahead for Tandjung-Lefts. The tide is against us for the whole 16-day run, with nothing that I'd call a good, clean session.

The issue is the wind. It just won't let up. We've got a persistent cross-onshore flow from the ESE and SE all the way through, ranging from 9 mph up to a nasty 19 mph at times. That means the surface is going to be choppy and lumpy, making Tandjung-Lefts, which is an advanced reef break, a real battle. Even though we've got a long-period SSW groundswell coming in, with periods hitting 15 to 18 seconds, the wind just smashes any chance of it being clean. That long period would normally mean good energy and shape, but with this wind, it's just going to be a messy, difficult paddle.

The combined swell energy is moderate, ranging from around 456 to 2207, so there's definitely some push in the water. For instance, on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th, we see a 6ft SSW swell with 1775 combined energy, but it's still "poor surf conditions." The biggest energy spike is on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14th, with a 6ft SSW swell and 2207 combined energy, but again, the wind is cross-on and the surf is poor.

There is one day that’s slightly less terrible. The morning of Friday, July 17th, the wind drops to a light breeze from the SE at 6 mph. We're still looking at cross-onshore with small wind ripples, and the swell is 4ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is 856, and the forecast only calls it "marginal." It's the closest we get to something rideable, but it’s not a standout. After that, it's straight back to the choppy mess.

So, for the next two and a half weeks, I'd say hang up the board. This is a blank run for Tandjung-Lefts. The constant cross-onshore wind just ruins what would otherwise be a decent, consistent groundswell. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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