Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down. This is Temae, a reef break that’s pretty exposed to the south.

The first few days are a total loss. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are just ugly. Onshore winds, cross-shore chop, poor quality. Don’t bother. We’ve got to wait it out.

Sunday the 12th is where it starts to get good. The wind goes offshore from the SSW, and we’ve got a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some real punch. The combined swell energy is 1425 on Sunday morning, jumping to 1655 by the afternoon. That’s some serious power for this reef. Wind is moderate offshore, so the faces will be clean. This is for experienced surfers only — it’s a reef, it’s inconsistent, and when it’s on, it’s on. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th keep the quality high. Monday morning sees 6ft from the SW at 13 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate, around 1800. Tuesday is the real standout: a clear, crisp morning with a light offshore breeze from the SSW, 7ft of swell, 12-second period, and combined energy of 2487. That’s a world-class session. The reef will be holding perfect shape, and the wind is light — just about ideal. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get there early.

The rest of the second week starts to fade. Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 18th, the swell hangs around 6ft to 7ft, but the wind turns cross-off or cross, and the energy drops. It’s still surfable for the experienced crew, but it’s not the same magic as Sunday through Tuesday. By Sunday the 19th, the swell drops below 5ft and the wind is cross-onshore. Poor conditions.

Then there’s a big gap. Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd is just poor. Onshore winds, messy, lumpy. Not worth it.

But hold on — Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th show a late pulse. On Thursday afternoon, the wind switches to a light cross-off from the south, and the swell jumps to 10ft at 15 seconds from the SSW. The combined energy hits 3258. That is a massive, powerful groundswell. This is only for experts. The reef will be thick and heavy. On Friday the 25th, the swell stays at 10ft, 14-second period, with a light cross-on breeze. It’s a bit less perfect, but still a huge, powerful swell. This is a long-range promise, so treat it with some caution — but it looks like a proper late-season bomb.

Best on offer? Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th is your best window. Tuesday the 14th morning is the cream of the crop — light offshore, clean, 7ft, and 2487 energy. That’s a day to remember. The late swell on the 24th is a monster, but it’s further out and less certain.

Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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