Tandjungs-Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what we’ve got.

Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a grim stretch ahead for Tandjung-Rights. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty average, with no real standout days to get excited about. We’ve got a consistent supply of south-southwest groundswell, which is what this reef loves to see, but the wind is the killer here. Almost every session is plagued by a moderate to fresh cross-onshore breeze from the east-southeast or southeast, which is going to chop things up and keep the surface messy. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first week is a write-off. Starting Tuesday, July 7th through to the end of the following Monday, the score is basically zero. Swell heights bounce between 2ft and 6ft, with periods of 14 to 16 seconds, but that cross-onshore wind ruins any chance of clean waves. The combined swell energy is moderate, ranging from 414 to 1908, so there’s power in the water, but it’s all for nothing with the chop. Even the groundswell with a period of 15-18 seconds, which would normally mean good shape and long gaps, is just getting torn apart by the wind.

We do see a slight improvement right at the back end. On Friday morning, July 17th, we get a bit of a light breeze and the wave comment moves from "poor" to "marginal." Swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is 1334. It’s still cross-onshore, but the light wind might give you a window of cleaner surf if you’re keen. But it’s a short-lived flicker. The rest of the period after that goes straight back to poor conditions with moderate breezes.

Look, I’m a glass-half-full kind of bloke, but there isn’t a single standout day here to recommend. If you’re desperate, the Friday morning of the 17th is the best on offer, but even that is marginal. For a reef break that’s this consistent and fairly exposed, this is a real letdown. The wind just won’t play ball. Sometimes you get a run like this – it happens. All I can say is keep an eye on the forecast; it tends not to stay poor for too long around here.

Rusty.

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