Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk feet and Fahrenheit for the same stretch.

We’re focused on a single setup—the advanced left reef called Tandjung-Lefts. That’s your only option. And for a long stretch, the wind is a problem. Mostly from the ESE, cross-onshore or onshore, chopping up the face. The water sits about average for the season.

The first time I’d even consider paddling out comes Monday morning, 14 July. A south-southwest groundswell rolls in at about 5ft with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy reads 1643—strong. But the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, and the file calls it marginal with tide issues. Not your day.

Your best shot lands Tuesday morning, 21 July. The swell builds to 7ft out of the SSW, 16-second period, and a strong energy number of 2027. That’s over 5ft, so it’s for experts only, no beginners. The wind is still cross-onshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The report calls it marginal, which is the best rating we get all forecast. You might snag a few if the tide cooperates. The reef will handle that long period better than a beach break, but the cross-breeze is a buzzkill.

Wednesday morning, 22 July, offers another look: 7ft, SSW, 14 seconds, with an energy of 1460. Still cross-onshore. Then by Thursday afternoon, 23 July, the swell backs off to around 4ft and the wind finally lightens to a cross-shore southerly at 6 mph. It gets cleaner, but the power drops.

There’s a dead stretch right from the start—no good surf through 13 July. After the 23rd, it goes quiet again. The only standouts were those days around 21 July, and even they were compromised. For most of these dates, with the size and the wind, a kite surfer would be having more fun.

If you’re a solid expert, look at that Tuesday morning window on 21 July. If not, this isn’t your stretch.

Rusty.

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