Temae Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.49° S 149.74° W

Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Temae sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.6° 

Temae surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Temae surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking like a story of two halves for us here. We’ve got some serious swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor between glory and mush for a good chunk of it. We start with a bit of a lull, so hang tight.

First up, we’re looking at Temae for Wednesday morning. It’s a reef break, pretty exposed, and it’s normally an inconsistent wave, so you gotta be patient with it. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. There’s a little bit of energy in the water, around 780, with chest-high (4ft) SSW swell and a 13-second period. The 6 mph cross-on wind is going to put a few ripples on it, so it’s not going to be perfect. It’s a bit of a scratchy one, to be honest. The afternoon drops off to smaller SW swell, so I’d not get too excited.

Thursday is where things start to get interesting. A proper pulse of SSW groundswell fills in overnight, jumping to that 7ft mark. The morning still has that light onshore wind, but it’s the afternoon that catches my eye. The wind swings to a light 3 mph easterly, turning it glassy. That’s the clean window you want. The energy is strong (2285) with a 16-second period from the SSW. This is a point where this reef will really show its stuff. It’s still a proper wave, so experienced surfers only, but it’s going to be firing.

Now, the next few days are a write-off. Friday and Saturday see the onshore easterlies crank up to 12 mph and the swell pushing 8ft. It’s just going to be a messy, blown-out mess. The energy is huge, 2500+, but it’s not doing us any favors with this wind. You’d be fighting a losing battle. This is a good stretch to give the ocean a miss.

Sunday is when it gets proper. The wind goes cross-off, which is a major bonus, but the swell has stacked up to a serious 11-12ft with a 16-second period. The energy readings are off the charts, hitting 5805 on the morning. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The morning is cleaner with the fresh cross-off breeze, but the afternoon on Sunday is just too much. The wind is fresh and it’s showing poor conditions, so don't even think about it. Monday and Tuesday are just as bad, with strong onshore and cross-shore winds tearing up a still-significant swell. It’s going to be a week of watching it from the sand.

The following Thursday, the 13th, has a real point of interest. The wind drops to nothing, pure glass, and we’ve got a solid 5-6ft of S swell with a 12-second period. The energy is still moderate (1121), but that glassy surface is going to make it look like a million bucks. This looks like the standout morning of the whole run, with some real potential for clean, lined-up waves. It’s just a shame it’s a week away, so treat it as promising but not set in stone.

Unfortunately, after that, it’s a long stretch of onshore and cross-shore winds for the rest of the window. The swell stays around 5ft, but the wind just won’t cooperate, making everything lumpy and messy. The energy stays moderate, but it’s all for nothing. There are a few days in the second week where it looks like it could ease off, but the wind forecast keeps it from being anything but a scrappy, low-quality affair. It’s looking like a week of frustration for most of us, with that Thursday the 13th being the one real chance to get some proper, clean waves.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
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14
2.5
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13
3.5
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17
3.5
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16
3.5
S
16
3.5
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
465
444
388
785
2612
2285
1721
2516
2698
2807
2586
2067
6766
5431
6422
5173
4284
3066
1830
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
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10
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
20
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20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
5
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
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35
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35
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40
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Wind State
on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:43AM0.23m
3:24PM0.19m
2:45AM0.21m
3:27PM0.15m
1:58AM0.19m
9:40AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
10:35AM0.18m
11:45PM0.21m
11:06AM0.22m
11:56PM0.23m
11:36AM0.26m
00:13AM0.25m
Low Tide
9:04PM0.11m
9:27AM0.08m
8:54PM0.13m
9:56AM0.11m
6:43PM0.14m
8:20AM0.14m
5:09PM0.10m
5:54AM0.13m
5:18PM0.06m
5:37AM0.10m
5:41PM0.03m
5:49AM0.07m
6:07PM0.01m
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9
Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Temae Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Temae may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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