Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at Temae, a reef break that’s usually pretty inconsistent. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The start of the outlook is a bit grim. From Thursday the 30th right through to Monday the 4th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a persistent cross-off, cross, or cross-onshore breeze blowing between 12 and 25 mph, making a mess of even the modest swell. The swell energy is moderate, with readings around 400 to 900 (moderate energy), but the wind just ruins it. It’s all “poor surf conditions” – a real shame.

Then things start to get interesting. For the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th, we get a real standout. The wind switches to a light cross-off breeze from the SSE at only 6 mph, and the swell jumps to a solid 8 ft from the SSW. That’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds, packing a punch with a combined energy of 3549 (strong wave energy). The conditions are clean, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. That swell is too big for beginners, and with that period, it’ll be wrapping around the reef beautifully. The downside? It’s Temae, so it’s inconsistent, and when it’s good, crowds are possible.

The next morning, Friday the 7th, the swell is still pumping at 8 ft to 10 ft, but the wind swings to a strong onshore breeze, churning it up. It’s a real shame, because the energy is massive (3812 to 4276), but it’ll be a mess.

After that, the rest of the second week is a write-off again. From Saturday the 8th through to Wednesday the 13th, it’s a mix of strong winds, rain, and even thunderstorms, with the swell dropping off. There’s a brief moment on the afternoon of Sunday the 9th where the wind drops to a light 6 mph, but the swell is only 3 ft from the SSW, making it only marginal. The energy is still moderate (1068). Then, on the 14th, a fresh onshore breeze picks up with a 5 ft S swell, but it’s onshore and lumpy, so no good.

So, the bottom line: the one true standout is the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th at Temae. Get it while it’s clean, because the rest of the window is mostly a blown-out, windy mess.

Rusty.

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