Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

The next 16 days are all about Tandjung-Lefts, a consistent advanced reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell. There’s no surf on offer right now, so we’re looking at a gap until the first real recommendation kicks in. The water temperature is 80°F – that’s about normal for the time of year, so no surprises.

We start on Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, with a 5ft SSW swell running at 14 seconds. There’s a solid moderate wave energy (1045) but the wind is cross-on from the SE at 9 mph, making it fairly choppy. Not great. The next few days are similar – Wednesday the 5th has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind picks up to 12 mph cross-on, and the forecast is poor. Thursday morning the 6th sees a 6ft SSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the ESE at 16 mph, which is a write-off.

The real standout arrives early on Monday, August 10th. The swell drops to 5ft, but the period stretches to a massive 20 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is still strong (2629). The wind is cross-on, but it’s a gentle breeze. This is the best wave shape of the run, but remember, a long period like that at a reef break like Tandjung-Lefts can be a bit straight and fast. Still, it’s the pick of the first week.

After that, the swell builds quickly. Tuesday the 11th morning sees a 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and strong energy (4461). That’s big – expert territory only. The wind is still cross-on, so it’ll be a messy, heavy beast. Not for the faint-hearted.

The second week is a continuation of the same pattern: solid SSW swell, mostly between 6ft and 8ft, with periods of 15-18 seconds. The wind is persistent cross-on from the SE or ESE, 9-12 mph. The wave energy is consistently strong to very strong (3-digit to 4-digit values). The best bet in the second week is probably Thursday morning, August 13th, with a 8ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a gentle cross-on breeze. It’s a “marginal” call, but that’s the cleanest you’ll get.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, this setup is way more interesting than paddling. The cross-on wind and consistent, powerful swell will make for good sessions on a kite. For paddle surfing, it’s a battle with the wind every day, and the surf quality is always just on the edge. The real standout is that Monday, August 10th morning – the long period, smaller swell, and lighter wind. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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