Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first couple of days are a bit of a write-off. Friday 7th August through Sunday 9th August, we’ve got a solid SSW swell running, but the wind is a stubborn cross-onshore breeze that’s just chopping everything up. It’s not worth paddling out for. The wave energy is moderate to strong (2795 to 1809), but the quality just isn’t there.

The real story starts to turn on Monday 10th August. The swell holds in from the SSW, but the wind eases to a gentle breeze. It’s still cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the waves are getting cleaner. The combined energy jumps up strong (3380) and the period goes to 19 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. This is the kind of energy that will wrap around the reef at Tandjung-Rights and offer some real push. The water temp is 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout window, keep your eyes on Tuesday 11th August. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping (4501 to 5717). The wind is still a gentle cross-on, so it’s a bit lumpy, but for a powerful reef break, this is the most size and energy we’ll see early on. This is big stuff – over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for the experts only. The crowd factor is worth noting too: this spot can get busy, so expect some company.

There’s a gap after Tuesday where the quality drops back into the marginal zone with more persistent cross-on wind again. The next real highlight pops up much later in the forecast. On Thursday 20th August, the wind finally drops to a light breeze. The swell is 10 ft from the SSW with a 17 to 18-second period, and the energy is very strong (5616 to 5544). This is the cleanest window of the whole run. The light wind means the surface will be glassy, and the long-period groundswell will wrap beautifully onto the reef. The scores are the highest of the entire period, and this is your best chance for a truly memorable session. Again, it’s big, expert-only territory.

So, the pick of the bunch is Thursday 20th August. The conditions align better than any other day. The waves are big, the period is long, and the wind is nearly glassy. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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