Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 5,587 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Temae this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Temae in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk about Temae. It's a bit of a tough read for the next couple weeks, so I'll break it down.
First up, the water temp is about 80°, which is what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The real story starts Saturday, August 22nd. There's a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, packing a lot of energy (2733). The problem? A 22 mph SSE wind is howling, making it a choppy, messy cross-off. It's just not worth paddling out.
From Sunday, August 23rd, right through to Thursday, September 3rd, it's a brutal stretch. The wind is relentless, mostly cross-on or cross, and every session report is poor. You'll see some massive swells in there – like Sunday the 23rd with a 10ft S swell and a crazy 5007 energy reading, or Saturday the 29th with another 10ft SSW swell and 5486 energy. But with 22 mph cross-onshore winds, it's a lumpy, blown-out mess. Waves over 8ft are expert territory, and with that wind, it's more suited for the kiteboarders than us.
But then, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Friday, September 4th, is the day. We're looking at a 6ft SSW groundswell with a nice 15-second period and 1389 energy. The big news? Zero wind. Glassy conditions. The report calls it "excellent for experienced surfers." This is our one and only true standout. Temae is a reef break, so a long-period swell from the south/southwest should wrap in nicely and offer up some great shaped waves. It's an inconsistent break, so expect lulls, but the quality when a set comes through should be top-notch. Also, crowds can be an issue here, so if this glass-off window holds, get down early.
Saturday, September 5th, still has some hope with a 5ft SSW swell and a clean cross-off wind, but that 16-22 mph breeze will put a texture on the water that the glassy Friday won't have.
So, there you have it. A whole lot of nothing, followed by one very promising Friday session. Set your alarms.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2136 | 2766 | 3213 | 4640 | 4757 | 2534 | 1127 | 1013 | 520 | 629 | 447 | 344 | 254 | 961 | 1772 | 1735 | 1279 | 1030 | 1671 | 2029 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:48PM0.20m | 11:17AM0.20m | 11:48PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.23m | 11:57PM0.24m | 11:50AM0.26m | 00:10AM0.26m | 12:10PM0.29m | 00:25AM0.27m | 12:30PM0.31m | 00:40AM0.29m | 12:50PM0.32m | 00:55AM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.06m | 5:50AM0.08m | 5:45PM0.04m | 5:51AM0.06m | 5:56PM0.02m | 5:58AM0.04m | 6:09PM0.01m | 6:09AM0.03m | 6:25PM0.00m | 6:24AM0.01m | 6:43PM0.00m | 6:42AM0.00m | 7:01PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2136 | 2766 | 3213 | 4640 | 4757 | 2534 | 1127 | 1013 | 520 | 629 | 447 | 344 | 254 | 961 | 1772 | 1735 | 1279 | 1030 | 1671 | 2029 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 16 | N 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 553 | 6 | 6 | 330 | 1 | 422 | 955 | 326 | 393 | 73 | 58 | 67 | 78 | 53 | 17 | 15 | 75 | 437 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | S 21 | — | SW 20 | N 10 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | NNW 11 | N 13 | N 9 |
| kJ | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 15 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 214 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 44 | 81 | 46 | 35 | 137 | 178 | 187 | 200 | 210 | 191 | 195 | 172 | 212 | 159 | 226 | 310 | 303 | 175 | 189 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3499 | 3499 | 3827 | 3827 | 3912 | 3827 | 2567 | 3499 | 2599 | 3828 | 3827 | 3827 | 3827 | 3832 | 3321 | 3366 | 2567 | 3358 | 3321 | 3321 |
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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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