Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next 16 days. It’s a bit of a rough patch, but we’ve got a few moments to look out for.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 80° – that’s about average for this time of year, so no worries there. The problem is, the wind is just plain stubborn. For the first week and a half, it’s locked in from the SE to SSE, blowing cross-onshore or cross-on, which is keeping the surface pretty choppy. We’re talking a lot of days with combined swell energy in the 1700 to 3000 range, which is strong – those numbers like 2582 and 3049 tell you there’s power in the water – but the quality is just not there.

The swell is a solid 5 ft to 8 ft, all from the SSW, with a long period of 15 to 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, the kind that usually brings good shape, but it’s hitting a reef that’s fairly exposed. The issue is that wind. It’s not offshore, it’s not clean, and the comments say "marginal" or "poor" again and again. For a break that’s very consistent like Tandjungs-Rights, it’s frustrating. The first few days are a write-off.

The first real standout? You’re going to have to wait. Look at the 22nd of September – Tuesday afternoon. The swell drops to 5 ft, but the period jumps to 21 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the wind finally shifts to a true cross-shore from the S at 9 mph. The energy is a massive 2639, and it’s the only time in the whole run we see a score of 3 out of 10. That’s the best we’re getting. The swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what this break wants. It’s a reef, so that long period will shine. Just be aware it’s an advanced spot, and it’s very consistent, but crowds can be an issue there sometimes. For a clean window, this is the pick.

Then, on the 23rd of September, Wednesday, we get another pulse: 7 ft to 8 ft, still SSW, periods of 16-17 seconds, with energy up to 3822 – that’s serious power. But the wind is back to cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean. Only for the experienced crew if you’re desperate for size.

Overall, the first 14 days are a battle with the wind. The 22nd is the true standout, and the 23rd is a close second if you don’t mind some chop. Keep an eye on the wind forecast, because if it ever turns offshore, this place would fire.

Rusty.

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