Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next 16 days for a spot that’s got my attention even if it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Alright, so the main – and really the only – game in town is Tandjungs-Rights. This is a solid, advanced reef break that’s very consistent, so you know it’ll be breaking. The issue is the wind. For the first week, we’ve got a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the SE, which is gonna mess with the surface. It’s not gonna be glassy, and the chop will be a constant companion. The swell, though, is a steady SSW groundswell with a long period of 14-17 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy. The combined energy is strong, often in the 1000-2000 range, and even hitting 3211 on the 7th. That’s proper power, but it’s all being blown out.

The best part of the run is around Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th. The wind eases off to a light SSE breeze, turning into a cross-shore flow. That’s a big improvement. The swell is still good – 8ft to 8ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is still massive (3040 on the 11th afternoon). This is the window for the most decent surf. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the cleanest it’ll get. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, jump ahead to Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. We’ve got a big pulse of swell coming in. The 15th afternoon sees a 10ft SSW swell with a 20-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 8414. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The 16th morning is even bigger at 12ft from the SSW with an 18-second period. But here’s the catch: the wind is back to a moderate cross-onshore chop. For a reef break like Tandjungs-Rights, this is pushing into expert-only territory. The size alone is going to be intimidating for anyone not 100% comfortable. The 10ft+ days are serious, and the 12ft is a proper beast. With the onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, powerful, and dangerous wave. Not a beginner’s session. On the plus side, a long-period swell like this is perfect for a point or reef, so the shape should be there, just hidden under the chop.

There’s a long gap of poor surf conditions before that, from the 5th through the 10th the scores are really low. Then a bit of a breather on the 11th and 12th, before we get the big stuff. Honestly, the standout here is the afternoon of the 15th and the morning of the 16th, but only for the experienced crew who can handle the size and the less-than-ideal wind. The 11th and 12th are the best bet for a more manageable, clean wave.

If you’re not into the heavy stuff, the 11th and 12th are your best chance. If you’re an expert, the 15th and 16th are the ones to watch, but be prepared for a battle with the wind.

Rusty

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