Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for our patch. Temae's the only game in town this outlook period, so let's get into it.

First thing, the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, nothing wild there. But the weather's been a bit all over the place, and for the next several days, it's honestly pretty grim. We've got a solid run of poor surf conditions kicking off Monday the 6th of July right through to the weekend. There's swell around, but the wind is just ruining it, mostly cross-off or onshore, and pretty brisk too. It's a real case of "look, don't bother."

For instance, on Monday and Tuesday we've got some waist-high swell from the SSW, periods around 13 seconds, which is decent groundswell. But with moderate to fresh breezes making it choppy, the combined wave energy sits at around 650 (moderate energy) but the quality is just not there. We're looking at a total dead zone for recommended surfing until the following week.

Hold on to your hats, though, because the real deal kicks in on Sunday the 12th of July. We finally get a proper window of clean surf. Sunday morning sees a light offshore breeze from the SW blowing over a solid 4ft SSW groundswell. That 17-second period is lovely, and the combined energy jumps up to 1081 (strong wave energy). The afternoon is even better, with the same wind and swell making for super clean lines.

That's good, but the true standout is Monday the 13th of July. The morning is glassy—absolutely flat calm with no wind at all, and we've got 4ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is a very healthy 1304 (strong wave energy). This is early, just out of bed, perfection. The afternoon that follows gets a bit bigger to 6ft on the same direction but a gentle cross-off wind, keeping it clean. For an advanced break like Temae, which is a reef setup, that consistent S/SSW direction is right in its wheelhouse, though it is inconsistent so you'll need to be patient.

Tuesday the 14th also looks amazing. Another morning of glass, with 6ft of SW swell. The energy is pumping at 1721 (strong to very strong wave energy). That's big, but it's glassy and clean. For the experienced crew, that will be absolute gold. The afternoon stays glassy with 5ft. This is the window you want to be in the water, though expect it to be crowded as it's a known spot.

After that Tuesday, the consistency drops off. Wednesday the 15th brings a bigger, more powerful 8ft swell from the SSW with a cross-off, but the forecast suggests the tide or conditions might make it tricky. The energy level is through the roof at 2518 (very strong wave energy), but it's likely only for the experts, and crowds are always possible there.

The second week sees a general decline. We get a fresh run of onshore winds from the 18th, bringing an 8ft SSE swell that's short-period (10 seconds). That's a messy, lumpy 8ft, so it's more likely to be a kite-surfing day than anything else for a paddle surfer. The run continues with mid-period, chest-high S swell, but the winds are mostly cross or cross-on, keeping the quality marginal. It's not a total write-off, but you'll be working for it.

So, to cut it short: the next few days? Do something else. Your window is Sunday the 12th of July through to Tuesday the 14th, with Monday morning being the absolute best of the best for clean, glassy, powerful surf. After that, it's a bit of a gamble for the experts only.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty

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