Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got Tandjung-Lefts on the radar, but the wind is a real bastard for most of the run. Persistent cross-onshore breezes and choppy conditions are the story, so you’re going to have to work for anything decent. The swell is there, but quality is the issue.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 3rd through to the end of the first week just have that messy cross-onshore wind, making for bumpy, uninviting waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best chance for a decent session looks to be around Tuesday the 11th into Wednesday the 12th. The wind finally eases a touch, turning more cross-shore, and the swell is still solid at 8ft to 6ft from the SSW. The combined energy is strong—around 3040 and 1761—so there’s plenty of juice. The period is a long 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That kind of long-period swell can make a reef break like Tandjung-Lefts really groom up, offering lined-up walls. The wind is lighter, with just a slight cross-chop on Tuesday afternoon, making it the cleanest window we’ve got. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The second week has some big numbers, with swell jumping to 10ft and even 12ft by the 15th and 16th. That’s expert-only territory, and with the cross-onshore wind still blowing, it’s going to be a washing machine out there. The energy is massive (8414 or 7153) but the conditions will be ugly. Not worth the hassle unless you’re a masochist.

Bottom line: The standout is the Tuesday 11th to Wednesday 12th window. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. Otherwise, it’s a long, frustrating wait for clean conditions.

Rusty.

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