Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for this stretch of coast.

Alright, so we're looking at Tandjung-Rights, and I gotta be straight with you – the wind is the story for the next few weeks, and it's not a good one. We've got a solid, consistent run of good-sized swell, mostly SSW, with some serious energy behind it. The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The problem is that darn cross-onshore wind. It's blowing from the ESE and SE, and it's a persistent bugger. For the entire first week, from Saturday the 8th right through to the following Saturday the 15th, it's a constant cross-on breeze. The swell is there, no doubt. We're seeing a long-period groundswell from the SSW, with periods hitting 16 to 19 seconds and wave heights consistently between 6 ft and 10 ft. The combined energy is massive, often in the 2000s, 3000s, and even hitting 4753 on Monday afternoon, the 10th of August. That's a lot of power in the water. But with that wind, it's going to be choppy and lumpy. It's not going to be the clean, groomed waves we want.

Now, the big stuff. The swell starts to really push up. Monday afternoon the 10th sees 10 ft SSW swell, and Tuesday the 11th has 10 ft waves all day. This is serious size. For the average punter, anything over 8 ft is expert territory, and this is it. The period is 16-18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but at a beachier reef setup, it can be a bit straight and tricky.

The best chance for a decent session might be in the quieter moments. Look at the later part of the second week. The swell drops a bit, but the wind also eases. Saturday the 22nd of August, we have 7 ft to 7 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a lighter 9 mph ESE breeze. The energy is still decent (1995 and 1877), and the lighter wind might just make it rideable. It's still a cross-on, but it's a gentle breeze, so it could be the most fun you'll have in this window. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so there's a chance you'll have some company, but it won't be a circus.

Don't get too excited about the very end. Sunday the 23rd of August, the wind picks right back up to 16 mph in the morning, and the poor conditions return. The whole forecast is a bit of a grind, but the sheer size and power of the swell from the 10th to the 13th is worth a mention if you're a charger who doesn't mind a bit of chop. For the rest of us, that Saturday the 22nd is the window to watch.

Rusty.

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