Surf Forecasts:
Temae surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,970 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temae over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
To be straight, the first week or so is a washout. Temae is copping strong cross-onshore winds that are ruining any chance of decent waves. It’s a reef break that needs a southerly swell and clean air, and we’re not getting it for a while. It’s also an inconsistent spot, so you need a good window.
The first real sign of hope is Wednesday, 9th September. That morning we get a light offshore breeze from the southwest, with a clean 5ft swell from the SSW. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore breeze. The swell energy is strong (1171), so there’s some power in the water. This is the first session worth paddling out for.
The big one lands on the weekend. Saturday, 12th September afternoon goes glassy – dead calm – with a tiny 2ft swell, but the period is a very long 21 seconds. That kind of groundswell will wrap around the reef beautifully. It’s small but pristine.
But the real standout is Sunday, 13th September morning. Glassy conditions, a clean 6ft swell from the SSW, and a 15-second period. The combined energy is 1988 – that’s strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Mark it down.
Water temp is nothing unusual for the time of year.
So: wait out the junk, get in the water on Wednesday, 9th, but save your energy for Sunday, 13th September morning. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4621 | 3221 | 2612 | 1913 | 1266 | 929 | 679 | 454 | 365 | 277 | 223 | 449 | 700 | 1056 | 1358 | 2169 | 2874 | 2720 | 2241 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:41PM0.15m | 1:00AM0.19m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:30AM0.11m | 6:08PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 4621 | 3221 | 2612 | 1913 | 1266 | 929 | 679 | 454 | 365 | 133 | 88 | 449 | 700 | 1056 | 1358 | 2169 | 2874 | 2720 | 2241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 20 | N 10 | N 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | N 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 167 | 113 | 107 | 277 | 168 | 129 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | SW 20 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | S 11 | N 16 | W 12 | — | N 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 32 | 83 | 223 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 527 | 542 | 454 | 412 | 324 | 277 | — | — | 182 | 4 | 29 | 161 | 219 | 241 | 241 | 223 | 233 | 233 | 270 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 1134 | 163 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 1136 | 1136 | 3827 | 2713 | 3366 | 2567 | 2567 | 2567 | 2257 |
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