Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty rough start. The first week is a write-off for decent waves. From Monday the 20th through to Saturday the 25th, it’s all onshore junk and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is solid, with 7 ft to 8 ft of SSW groundswell, driven by a long 21 to 22 second period, but the wind is just slaughtering it. The wave energy is massive, reading between 4102 and 5719, but the quality is zero. Honestly, for a reef break, that’s a frustrating combo. The water temp is a balmy 79°, which is pretty standard for this time of year.

The real silver lining, the one to get excited about, comes in on Sunday the 26th. The wind finally eases and swings offshore, and the swell drops to a much more manageable 6 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, still with a decent 13-second period. The combined energy is still strong at 1083 to 1162, but the conditions are described as “clean.” That’s the window. Temae should be absolutely firing that morning and afternoon. It’s not a huge standout for size, but with the wind swinging offshore and that long-period groundswell wrapping in, the shape will be way better than the junk we’ve been looking at.

The absolute best of the whole period, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Monday the 27th. We get glassy conditions, with the wind turning to almost nothing (5 km/h and glassy). The swell is 5 ft to 6 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 788 to 962, but the quality is described as “glassy” and “very good.” This is a classic early-morning glass-off. Paddling out will be a dream with those long-period lines. Just remember, Temae is inconsistent, meaning it doesn’t always switch on, but when the wind drops like this and the swell is from the south, it’s a gem.

After that, the surf drops off significantly. Tuesday the 28th still has some clean but smaller energy (3 ft to 4 ft), and then we’re back into a long stretch of poor, onshore conditions from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the forecast. There’s a little blip on Friday the 31st with glassy 3 ft to 4 ft S swell, but it’s marginal. The second week looks like a bust for any real quality.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a painful wait. Sunday the 26th is the start of the good stuff, and Monday the 27th is the true standout. Don’t miss that glassy session. After that, it goes quiet again.

Rusty.

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