Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid, consistent run of SSW groundswell lined up for Tandjung-Rights, but there’s a catch. The wind is locked in from the ESE to SE, so it’s gonna be cross-on just about the whole time. That means the surface is going to be pretty lumpy and choppy, not the clean, groomed stuff we dream about.

The water is a warm 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday, August 4th kicks things off with a 5ft SSW swell (14 seconds) and the combined energy is already pumping at 1360 (moderate to strong). But the 15 km/h ESE cross-on wind chops it up, making it a marginal call. The same goes for the afternoon.

Wednesday, August 5th is similar, with 5ft SSW swell but the wind picks up to 20 km/h. It’s a no-go from me, the conditions are just poor.

Thursday, August 6th sees the swell bump up to 6ft, but the wind is howling at 25 km/h in the morning. The energy is jumping to 2210 (strong), but it’s just messy. Not worth it.

Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th the swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft, with the combined energy staying well over 2000. The cross-on wind never lets up. We’re looking at marginal to poor conditions every day. It’s a real shame because the swell has some serious grunt.

Monday, August 10th is a bit of a tease. The morning swell drops to 5ft with a super long 19-second period, giving a massive 2738 (strong) energy reading. This is a classic groundswell, and for a reef like Tandjung-Rights, that long period is a good thing—it’ll wrap in nicely. But the 20 km/h cross-on wind still ruins the surface. The afternoon sees a jump to 8ft and the energy hits 4574 (very strong), but it’s still a marginal situation.

Tuesday, August 11th has the biggest swell of the first week: 10ft in the morning. That’s big, solid, expert-only territory. The energy is 4513 (very strong). The wind is still cross-on, so it’s a messy, heavy, choppy beast. Not for the faint of heart.

Wednesday, August 12th through Friday, August 14th the swell sits between 6ft and 7ft with that constant cross-on breeze. The energy is still strong, but the quality just isn’t there. We’re in a holding pattern of marginal surf.

Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th the wind kicks back up to 25 km/h. The swell is 8ft and then 6ft, but the conditions are poor. Honestly, with this setup of strong wind and a beach/reef point, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddling spot.

Monday, August 17th the swell drops to 4ft, with energy down to 1015 (moderate). The poor conditions continue.

Tuesday, August 18th is similar, 5ft with a 16-second period, but still cross-on and marginal.

Wednesday, August 19th – now this is the one to circle. The swell jumps back to 7ft in the morning, then 10ft in the afternoon, with a 16-18 second period. The combined energy in the afternoon is a massive 5464 (very strong). The wind is down to 15 km/h, but it’s still cross-on. It’s still a long way off, so don’t bank on it, but if the wind shifts even a little offshore, this could be the standout session of the whole outlook. The 10ft is only for the experts, but the 7ft morning session could be a good one if the wind co-operates.

All in all, it’s a frustrating window. There’s plenty of swell energy, but the wind is the enemy. The best bet is the long-range Wednesday, August 19th for its size and power, but keep your expectations tempered for now.

Rusty.

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