Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag for Temae, but if you’re patient, there are some proper windows of quality.

The overall pattern is a slow build. The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle. From Thursday the 9th through to Saturday the 11th, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing the surface out. The swell is there, around 2ft to 4ft, but it’s messy and weak, with combined energy hovering around 400 to 660, which is weak. Not worth the effort.

Then things start to change. Sunday morning the 12th, the wind swings offshore from the SW at 19 mph. That’s the key. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy hits 1350 (moderate). That’s clean, solid, and grindable. This is easily the best session on offer. Temae is a reef break, and with that long-period groundswell, it’ll be lining up nicely, though it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for the sets. Crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.

Monday the 13th keeps the good vibes going with clean conditions and 5ft to 8ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-off, not glassy. The afternoon gets a bit hefty at 8ft, which is pushing into expert territory. Still, the energy is strong (1936).

But the real standout? Tuesday the 14th morning. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph wind from the SSE, and 7ft of SSW groundswell at a 12-second period. Combined energy is 2140 (strong). This is as good as it gets – clean, powerful, and a bit of a challenge. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

From Wednesday the 15th onwards, the wind picks up again, and the quality drops. The swell stays big, 6ft to 8ft, and the energy is still strong, but the wind is cross-off and getting stronger, making it choppy and tricky. By Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, the wind is a solid 25 to 22 mph, and while the waves are big, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle. Saturday the 18th through to Monday the 20th is back to poor onshore wind, so don’t bother.

There’s a small window on the 22nd and 23rd of July, more than a week out, with lighter winds and some clean-ish conditions. The swell is around 4ft to 5ft from the SSW, with long periods. It’s promising, but still a week away, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 12th morning is the pick of the bunch, with Tuesday the 14th morning being a very close second. Don’t waste your time on the early days.

Rusty.

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