Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Temae over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is a tough one for paddle surfing. For the first few days, there’s some swell in the water, but it’s getting hammered by onshore winds, making it pretty messy. The real issue is that the wind stays in a bad direction for most of the period, which really limits the quality. We’ll have to wait for a few windows of opportunity, but they are there.

The first real chance you’ll want to circle is on Tuesday, August 6th. The swell is pumping up to 7 ft from the SSW with a solid 17 seconds between waves. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 2403. The problem is the wind is still onshore from the NE, so it’s going to be a bit of a battle. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best on offer in the first week.

Now, hold on to your board, because Saturday, August 10th is the standout. The morning looks a bit average with a cross-on breeze, but the Saturday afternoon session is the one. The wind drops to glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the swell is still a solid 7 ft from the SSW. The period is a punchy 13 seconds, giving it moderate energy at 2074. This is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" – the water will be like a mirror. For a reef break like Temae, glassy conditions are gold. The water temperature is 79°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The swell gets a bit bigger after that, but the wind turns nasty. Sunday, August 11th sees a big 12 ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds) with a massive energy reading of 5792, but it’s crossed up by a strong 22 mph ESE wind. That’s a messy, lumpy mess. It’ll be more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-surfing one.

The second week is a write-off for the most part. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell drops. There’s a small window on Tuesday, August 19th with a 6 ft SSW swell and 15 seconds of period, but a cross-on breeze keeps it from being any good. The energy is a moderate 1673, but it’s too choppy to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: if you’re a solid surfer, the Saturday afternoon, August 10th is the only real standout. Get out there when it’s glassy. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting for a clean day that doesn’t really come.

Alright, stay stoked.

Rusty.

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