Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s not sugarcoat it – Tandjungs-Rights (reef) is looking at a rough stretch ahead. That cross-onshore wind is gonna keep things bumpy and messy for most of the next two weeks. There’s plenty of power in the water, with combined energy numbers often in the four-digit range (1721 to 3565), which means solid swell energy, but without clean wind, it’s not gonna be the session you’re hoping for. Water temps are about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Starting Sunday morning the 23rd of August, it’s ugly. Cross-on wind from the ESE at 12 mph, swell at 6 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period – that’s a nice long-period groundswell, but the wind is tearing it up. Combined energy is 1721, so there’s grunt, but the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. This continues through Monday the 24th with similar swell and marginal conditions, scores low. Tuesday the 25th is more of the same – 5 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, but cross-on wind again.

Wednesday the 26th sees a drop in wind to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, but it’s still cross-on. Swell backs off to 5 ft, period drops to 14 seconds, combined energy down to 837 – still moderate, but surf quality stays poor to marginal. Thursday the 27th has a weird split – morning shows 3 ft swell with a 16-second period and 1156 energy, while the afternoon jumps to 4 ft with a massive 20-second period and 2028 energy. That long period is promising for a reef, but the cross-on wind from the SSE at 12 mph kills it. Marginal at best.

Now, Friday the 28th of August is the standout window. Morning sees the biggest swell of the run – 8 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and combined energy hitting 3565. That’s serious power, and the direction matches the optimum for this break. Wind is a gentle breeze from the SSE at 9 mph, still cross-on but lighter. This is the pick, but it’s still marginal due to the wind. At 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The afternoon holds at 8 ft with 2731 energy. If you’re advanced and can handle the chop, this is the best you’ll get.

Saturday the 29th drops to 6 ft, 15-second period, 1432 energy, still marginal. From Sunday the 30th onward, the swell fades and the wind stays cross-on. By the 31st, we’re down to 4 ft with a 19-second period but 12 mph winds making it a write-off. The first week of September sees a slight bump – Tuesday the 1st has 6 ft, 16-second period, 1979 energy, but still cross-on wind. It’s the same story: energy is there, but wind ruins it. After the 3rd of September, swell drops below 5 ft and energy fades into the 700–1300 range, with only marginal or poor conditions through to the 7th.

So, the best call? Friday the 28th of August, morning session. 8 ft SSW swell with 16-second period, lighter wind, and the highest energy of the period. It’s not clean, but it’s the most powerful option. Otherwise, you’re looking at a long stretch of cross-on chop with few windows worth the effort. For a reef that needs clean conditions, this is a tough run. Hang in there – it won’t stay this way forever.

Rusty.

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