Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with you – the next 16 days for Temae are a real mixed bag of frustration and a dash of promise. We've got a solid, consistent SSW swell running the whole time, but for the first week and a half, the wind just won't play ball. The opening stretch from Monday the 10th through to the start of the second week is basically a write-off for a good surf. The wind is hammering in from the E and SE, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and it's strong. This is creating messy, lumpy, cross-chop conditions that are making the surf look poor. The swell's there, but it's not worth paddling out for. That long gap of poor conditions runs right through until about Wednesday the 19th.
Now, the water temperature here is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The real standout window opens up mid-week on Wednesday the 19th. The wind finally swings to the west and then south, giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. The swell is still coming from the SSW, but it's paired with that sweet offshore flow. The combined swell energy clocks in at a solid 910 on Wednesday afternoon, building to a powerful 1623 on Thursday morning the 20th. That Thursday morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 14-second period – that's a real groundswell. For an advanced-level reef break, that's the session to circle on your calendar. The wind is a gentle breeze from the south, so the surf will be clean and lined up. It's a proper standout, just be aware that this spot is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes.
After that peak, the wind gets messy again, and then we see a massive spike in size for Friday the 21st with a 16ft SSW swell and an insane energy reading of 16212. But the wind is screaming cross-shore at 25 mph, making it a total mess. That kind of size is strictly for experts anyway, and with the wind up, it's a no-go.
So, the plan is simple: wait it out. The first week and a half is a right-off. Your best bet is to aim for the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. It's not a long crowd, but it's the cleanest, most powerful wave we've got on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, moderate winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2746 | 2895 | 1933 | 1654 | 1496 | 1400 | 1173 | 2167 | 1895 | 1842 | 1241 | 966 | 538 | 632 | 334 | 141 | 125 | 89 | 186 | 298 | 411 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:36AM0.26m | 00:13AM0.25m | 12:06PM0.29m | 00:33AM0.27m | 12:36PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:04PM0.33m | 1:14AM0.29m | 1:32PM0.32m | 1:35AM0.29m | 1:57PM0.31m | 1:55AM0.28m | 2:19PM0.28m | 2:11AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.01m | 6:09AM0.04m | 6:33PM-0.00m | 6:32AM0.02m | 6:58PM-0.00m | 6:56AM0.01m | 7:23PM0.01m | 7:21AM0.00m | 7:45PM0.02m | 7:46AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.04m | 8:09AM0.02m | 8:22PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2746 | 2895 | 1933 | 1654 | 1496 | 1400 | 1173 | 2167 | 1895 | 1842 | 1241 | 966 | 538 | 632 | 334 | 141 | 125 | 89 | 56 | 67 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | S 17 | NNE 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 5 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 448 | 10 | 8 | 192 | 137 | 113 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 131 | 98 | 21 | 128 | 298 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNE 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NW 12 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 15 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | SSW 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 107 | 13 | 77 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 186 | 123 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 3 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 282 | 171 | 255 | 374 | 470 | 380 | 390 | 320 | 270 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 20 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3366 | 3366 | 3828 | 3366 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 2278 | 2257 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 34 | 2567 | 2257 | 163 | 2567 | 2257 |
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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).
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