Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks at Tandjung-Rights are going to be a battle. The swell is there, but the wind is going to be working against us for most of it. We’ve got a long stretch of cross-onshore breezes that are going to chop things up and make it pretty messy. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first week is a write-off, to be honest. From Wednesday the 5th through to the 9th, we’ve got moderate cross-onshore winds, and the wave state is just poor to marginal. The energy is building, but it’s not going to be clean. Thursday the 6th sees the swell push up to 6ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, but the onshore wind is going to ruin it. Friday the 7th has a bit more size, up to 8ft, but again, it’s choppy and messy. Saturday and Sunday are in the same boat – poor conditions with that cross-onshore breeze. Don’t waste your time paddling out unless you enjoy frustration.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th, the wind drops to a gentle breeze, and the swell jumps. We’re looking at 10ft from the SSW with a 19-second period in the afternoon. The energy reading is 6168, which is strong. It’s still technically cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but the drop in wind is a huge positive. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The longer period means proper groundswell, and this reef should handle it well. It’s going to be big, so this is for advanced surfers only. Beginners, stay well clear. It’s over 8ft, so this is expert territory.

Tuesday the 11th keeps the size at 10ft, but the wind picks back up to a moderate breeze, and the period drops a bit. It’s still got plenty of power, but it’s not going to be as clean as Monday. The morning looks better than the afternoon. After that, the swell backs off a touch, but we’ve got a window on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th where the wind is light again. The swell is still solid, around 7ft to 8ft, but the period is shorter, so it’s not as juicy.

The second week, from the 14th onwards, is less promising. The wind is back to cross-onshore and the surf quality just drops off. The 15th and 16th look particularly poor with moderate breezes and choppy conditions. There’s a late pulse on Wednesday the 19th with 8ft swell, but the wind is still on it, so it’s marginal at best. The 20th is more of the same.

So, in short, Monday the 10th is your day. It’s the one true standout. The energy is strong, the period is long, and the wind is at its lightest. It’s going to be a proper session for those who are up for it. The rest of the fortnight is mostly about picking through the leftovers and dealing with the chop. For the average punter, it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on that Monday forecast, because if the wind stays light, it’ll be firing.

Rusty out.

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