Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn to start. We’ve got a solid reef break here, but the winds are going to be a pain for the first few days, so you’ll have to be patient. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real chance to get a wave comes on Wednesday, July 29th. The afternoon sees the wind swing around to a light cross-offshore breeze, cleaning things up nicely. The swell will be a solid 6ft from the SW, with a good 12-second period. It’s not huge, but it’s got some proper energy behind it. Thursday morning, July 30th, is the real standout for the near future. You’ll have clean 6ft SW swell, with that same 12-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW making it glassy. The combined energy is pumping – that’s moderate energy, but it’ll be well-shaped for a reef. That afternoon the wind shifts, so make the most of the morning.

Then we hit a long, frustrating gap. From Friday, July 31st, right through to Tuesday, August 5th, the wind is either onshore, cross-on, or just too strong. The swell is there, but it’s messy. You’ll be looking at a lot of chop and lumpy conditions, nothing worth paddling out for.

Things get interesting again on Wednesday, August 5th. The afternoon brings a 6ft SW swell, with only a 3 mph onshore breeze – a light touch. The energy is moderate to strong, but it’s a marginal call due to tides. It’s a maybe, but keep an eye on it.

Now, for the long-range promise. Thursday, August 6th, into Friday, August 7th, sees a big pulse of swell. Thursday afternoon has 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is through the roof. This is strong, deep ocean energy. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but for experienced surfers only – that size is no joke. Friday morning, August 7th, hits 10ft from the SSW, but it’s blown out by a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. That’s a mess. The afternoon of the 7th is still 10ft, but the wind drops to 16 mph onshore, still not great. It’s a powerful, expert-only swell, but the conditions are a fight. The energy is massive on those days, so the power is there, but the wind is the enemy.

After that, the swell drops back down, and the onshore winds return for the rest of the second week. It’s not looking like a great run for the everyday surfer.

Best Bets: Thursday morning, July 30th, is your cleanest, most fun window. The 6ft SW swell with offshore wind is a treat. For the big dogs, Thursday afternoon, August 6th, has the size and power, but it’s for experts only. Crowds are “sometimes” at Temae, so you might have some company on those good days.

Rusty.

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