
Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Temae this week:
The surf forecast for Temae over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Temae in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's get into it.
Alright, look, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but for the keen ones, there's a window of proper clean swell. The main show is at Temae, a reef break that's pretty exposed to the south. The water is sitting right on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first proper surf we're looking at kicks off on Saturday, July 19th. The morning sees a big, solid 10ft swell from the SSW, with a 12-second period – that's a proper groundswell. It's got a lot of energy in it (2481), and the wind is a cross-offshore from the SSE. This is a powerful, clean wave, but that size is only for experienced surfers. It's a reef break too, so you need to know what you're doing. The afternoon drops a bit to 8ft, still with a 12-second period and fresh cross-off wind. This is the standout day for the experienced crew.
Then the wind goes ugly. From Monday the 20th through to Tuesday the 28th, it's mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are lumpy and choppy. There's a lot of swell energy in the water – some days hitting over 5000 (5713 on Monday arvo) – but it's a messy, blown-out mess. Not worth paddling out for. Kite surfers might be having a field day though, because there's plenty of wind and swell.
The next good window opens up on Tuesday, July 28th. The swell has dropped right off to a tiny 2ft to 3ft from the S and SW, and the period is short (10 seconds) on the morning, but the wind is a light, glassy cross-offshore from the SSE. It's clean, but it's small. The real gem is the Thursday, July 30th afternoon. The swell bumps up to a clean 7ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE. The energy is moderate (2046), and the data says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is a proper, powerful, lined-up reef wave. Friday, July 31st morning is also a ripper – 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-off wind. Another day for the experienced surfer.
After that, the swell fades and the wind picks up again, turning the surf messy from the start of August.
So, to sum it up: the standout is Thursday July 30th afternoon and Friday July 31st morning at Temae. It's a solid, clean reef break for experienced surfers only. The Saturday the 19th is also a big, powerful day, but it's a full week away and the wind is a little stronger. For the rest of the time, conditions are poor, with a long gap of onshore wind from the 20th to the 27th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
340 | 554 | 2481 | 1835 | 1744 | 3843 | 4420 | 5934 | 3966 | 3473 | 2542 | 4282 | 3903 | 3155 | 2588 | 2080 | 1418 | 970 | 834 | 704 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:00PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.24m | 3:30PM0.24m | 3:14AM0.23m | 3:58PM0.21m | 3:23AM0.20m | 4:26PM0.17m | 2:57AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.14m | 1:03AM0.17m | 9:39AM0.16m | 11:39PM0.18m | 10:42AM0.18m | 11:42PM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.08m | 9:13AM0.06m | 9:32PM0.11m | 9:43AM0.08m | 9:50PM0.13m | 10:15AM0.11m | 9:57PM0.15m | 11:11AM0.13m | 4:50PM0.14m | 6:09AM0.15m | 5:10PM0.10m | 5:46AM0.12m | 5:30PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
336 | 278 | 2481 | 1835 | 1477 | 991 | 4420 | 5934 | 3966 | 3473 | 2542 | 4282 | 3903 | 3155 | 2588 | 2080 | 1418 | 970 | 834 | 704 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | N 9 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
232 | 178 | 7 | 46 | 1744 | 3843 | 792 | 158 | 186 | 158 | 125 | 96 | 59 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 85 | 70 | 57 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 27 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 22 | N 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
21 | 20 | 19 | 180 | 255 | 376 | 471 | — | 3 | 3 | 363 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 19 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | — |
340 | 554 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 74 | 121 | 80 | 62 | 45 | 57 | 74 | 105 | 135 | 22 | 29 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2599 | 3828 | 1136 | 3490 | 2713 | 3436 | 3405 | 2450 | 2257 | 2257 | 1136 | 2257 | 2285 | 2496 | 200 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Temae Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Temae provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Temae can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Temae surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Temae) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Temae may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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