Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Temae in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you — this is a tough stretch for Temae. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim, with a big gap of poor conditions right from the start. The first real surf worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Monday the 7th of September, and even then, it’s not exactly firing. Before that, from Saturday the 29th of August right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a total write-off — strong cross-onshore winds, messy, lumpy, and the swell energy is high but totally unsurfable. The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout moment comes on Monday the 7th of September morning. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with zero wind, and a 3ft swell from the SSW, period around 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (663), and the offshore winds are calm. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Temae is a reef break, so that longer period won’t be a problem — it’ll shape up nicely. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it for the clean conditions. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and a smaller 2ft swell from the SW, period 17 seconds — that’s a long-period groundswell, and on a reef like Temae, it’ll wrap in nicely. The energy is moderate (884), and it’s a solid option for a later session.
After that, Tuesday the 8th of September morning has a 6ft SSW swell with period 16 seconds, moderate energy (1789), and a clean cross-off wind. It’s a bit more size, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky. That’s probably the biggest wave of the standouts, but it’s still only for experienced surfers given the size. The rest of the week into the second week drops off — small clean swells in the 2ft to 4ft range, with good wind but not much power. The 10th of September morning has a light breeze and a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s just not that exciting. Honestly, the best bet is Monday the 7th — glassy, clean, and the most user-friendly of the lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2274 | 3965 | 5165 | 4621 | 3221 | 2612 | 1913 | 1266 | 1042 | 679 | 454 | 371 | 277 | 221 | 449 | 808 | 1098 | 1174 | 1604 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:55AM0.29m | 1:10PM0.32m | 1:11AM0.30m | 1:31PM0.31m | 1:26AM0.29m | 1:50PM0.29m | 1:42AM0.28m | 2:09PM0.26m | 1:55AM0.26m | 2:24PM0.22m | 2:04AM0.24m | 2:28PM0.18m | 1:58AM0.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM-0.00m | 7:20PM0.02m | 7:22AM0.00m | 7:38PM0.04m | 7:43AM0.01m | 7:54PM0.06m | 8:04AM0.02m | 8:06PM0.08m | 8:25AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.10m | 8:41AM0.08m | 7:34PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2274 | 3965 | 5165 | 4621 | 3221 | 2612 | 1913 | 1266 | 1042 | 679 | 454 | 371 | 165 | 170 | 449 | 808 | 1098 | 1174 | 1604 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | S 7 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | W 20 | NW 10 | N 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 21 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 51 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 161 | 134 | 277 | 221 | 145 | 28 | 24 | 45 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 10 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 18 | NW 10 | S 11 | SW 24 | S 11 | S 11 | N 16 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 43 | 84 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 384 | 388 | 417 | 488 | 499 | 460 | 415 | 317 | 240 | 202 | — | — | — | 217 | 289 | 284 | 264 | 291 | 268 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3354 | 3321 | 3321 | 2450 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 1134 | 34 | 34 | 163 | 7 | 1136 | 1136 | 2712 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 |
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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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