Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a stretch of surf that’s going to be a bit of a challenge. The first week is filled with moderate cross-off winds and clean looking waves, but the scores are low due to what feels like tricky conditions or tides. The energy is solid though, with combined swell energy readings in the thousands (up to 2761 by Thursday), so there’s power in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.

Tuesday the 14th through Sunday the 19th will see waist to head-high surf from the SSW to S, with periods ranging from 11 to 16 seconds. That’s a mix of groundswell and longer period stuff, which is good for shape but might make the waves a bit fat at a beach break like Temae (reef). Winds are cross-off and moderate, so the surface will be clean, but the overall feeling is “marginal.” It’s surfable, but don’t expect perfection.

Then, Monday the 20th is the real standout. The morning is dead glassy – zero wind – and the swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW at 13 seconds. The combined energy hits 3144, which is strong. This is the best window of the whole run. The break is a reef, so that long period groundswell will line up nicely. It’s rated for advanced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, paddle out. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.

Tuesday the 21st keeps the size up at 8 ft from the SSW, with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is massive (4736). But the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph from the SSE, which is cross-off, so it’ll stay clean. Still, that size and period means it’s for experts only. After that, the wind starts turning more easterly, and by Wednesday the 22nd we get cross-shore winds that put a chop on the surface, making it less appealing.

From Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 26th, conditions really go downhill. Onshore winds and rain showers or even thunderstorms make for poor surf. The swell stays around 5 ft to 10 ft, but with those winds, it’s a write-off for paddling. If you’re into kiting, the setup might look interesting, but for a surfboard, hang tight.

Sunday the 26th into Monday the 27th brings a big 10 ft SW swell, but the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s messy. By Monday morning, the wind swings cross-off again and the 10 ft swell holds, so that could be a last chance for the brave. The energy is still strong (2562), but with that size and a reef, it’s a serious wave.

The final fling comes on Tuesday the 29th: clear skies, gentle cross-off breeze from the south, and an 8 ft SSE swell at 13 seconds. The energy is 2519, and the conditions are clean. This one is marked as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s the second real standout of the forecast. The period is a bit shorter at 9 seconds in the afternoon, but the morning session looks solid.

So, if you’re picking your days, Monday the 20th is the absolute best bet for clean, powerful surf. Tuesday the 29th is a close second. The rest is either marginal or blown out. Don’t bother with the 23rd to 26th unless you’re after a different kind of ride.

Rusty.

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