Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown for Tandjungs-Rights. Strap in, because the first week is a write-off, and the second week is all about one big, promising window.

Right now, it’s ugly. The wind is screaming out of the ESE at 16 mph, cross-on, turning a 8ft swell from the SE into a lumpy, choppy mess. The period is a weak 9 seconds, so there’s no power behind it. The combined energy is high at 1871, but it’s all surface chop. Honestly, this is kiteboarding weather, not surfing. Water temp is 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re waiting for something better. This poor run of cross-on wind and average swell sticks around for days.

As we roll into the 31st of July, the wind drops a little, but it’s still cross-on. You’ll see a long-period groundswell start to pulse in from the SSW, with periods of 16-17 seconds, but the height is only 3ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate (around 682-1290), but the wind is still spoiling the party. It’s a frustrating tease.

The second week is where the real swell comes, but the wind is still a problem. From the 1st of August, the SSW groundswell builds. The period stays long, 16-18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy ramps up into the strong range, hitting 1412 on the 1st and climbing to 1612 by the afternoon. The break is "very consistent," so there will be waves, but the wind is stubbornly cross-on from the ESE or SE, keeping it choppy.

The one true standout is the 10th of August. Monday shows a solid 8ft to 10ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive—3932 and 4124—that’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is still cross-on, but it’s a gentle 9 mph breeze, which is the cleanest we’ll see. For a reef break like Tandjungs, this long-period groundswell will wrap in and offer some heavy barrels. The crowd is "sometimes," so you might get a few buddies, but it won’t be a zoo. This is for experts only. Over 8ft, it’s too big for the average surfer. The morning might be the pick.

The rest of the second week is a grind of marginal conditions. There are gaps of days with no real quality. The near-term forecast is solid, but that 10th of August call is the one to watch. It’s a long way off, so stay hopeful.

Rusty.

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