Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ll level with you... the outlook for Tandjung-Lefts over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’ve got a solid reef break that likes a south swell, but the wind is just not playing ball.

Right now, from Wednesday 15 July through the weekend and into the following week, the wind is locked in from the ESE and SE, blowing cross-on shore at 12 to 19 mph. That’s a mess. The swell is there – a solid 6 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1556 (strong wave energy) – but with that wind, it’s choppy and lumpy. The water’s a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it.

We see a bit of a pulse around Monday 20 July, with the swell kicking up to 7 ft from the SSW, period hitting 17 seconds, and energy skyrocketing to 2360 (very strong wave energy). That’s a lot of power, but the wind is still cross-on at 12-16 mph, and the call is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." That’s a pass for me – too big and messy for a fun session.

After that, it’s a long, frustrating stretch. From Tuesday 21 July right through to the end of the month, the wind stays cross-on, the swell drops between 3 ft and 6 ft, and the energy is weak to moderate (between 537 and 1181). The period is often short, around 7 to 13 seconds, which means weak, wind-affected waves. Even the longer period swells (15-18 seconds) are ruined by the cross-on wind.

The bottom line: there is no standout session here. The wind is the enemy. For 16 days, we’re looking at poor surf conditions. If you’re a kite surfer, this cross-on breeze might be your thing, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a blank run. It’s a tough stretch, but that’s the reality for this spot in this pattern. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d keep the board in the car and wait for a better day.

Rusty.

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