Temae Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for Temae. We've got a solid run of waves coming, but you're going to have to pick your moments.

The big story here is a powerful, long-period SW groundswell that's going to hit us early in the period. We're talking about a serious chunk of energy, with combined readings climbing well into the 2000s and even touching the 3000s (3134). The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The standout session, no question, is Tuesday morning, September 15th. We've got a 6.2 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is... zero. Dead calm, glassy conditions. That's perfection for a reef break like Temae. The combined energy is a strong 2199, and the wave comment is spot on: it's excellent for experienced surfers. Don't be a hero if you're not confident.

Now, here’s the trade-off. Temae is an advanced, inconsistent reef break, and it's got an optimum direction from the S. This big swell is coming from the SSW, which is a touch off that perfect angle, and it shows later in the day. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to the S at 12 mph, making it cross-offshore. The swell jumps to 6.9 ft, the energy is up to 2403, but the conditions become more difficult. It’s still good for those who know the reef, but way more challenging.

The middle of the week gets messy. Wednesday and Thursday (16th and 17th) the swell stays big at 8.2 ft, coming from the SSW, but onshore winds and even some rain showers make it a no-go for a clean session. The wind shifts back to a cross-off on Thursday afternoon, and the energy is still a beefy 2138, but the period has dropped to 14 seconds. It's a possible window for the brave, but not the pick.

Friday, September 18th, has a solid 7.5 ft SSW swell but with a moderate cross-off wind from the SSE. It’s clean, but the period is down to 13 seconds, and the energy has dropped to the 1800s. It's still surfable, but it's a step down from the Tuesday glass-off.

The weekend sees the swell begin to fade. Saturday, September 19th, still has some fun waves in the afternoon with 5.9 ft at 12 seconds, a light cross-off, and combined energy of 915. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," which is a solid call for a smaller day.

Then we hit a big dead period. From Sunday, September 20th all the way through to Monday, September 29th, it's pretty grim. The swell drops under 5 ft, winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are consistently poor. There's a long stretch there with nothing to recommend. The swell tries to pick up again around the 24th, but onshore winds ruin it.

There is a glimmer of hope right at the end. On Monday afternoon, September 29th, we see a 4.9 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNW. It’s not a classic, and combined energy is a moderate 1454, but after that long flat spell, it might be worth a look. Tuesday, September 30th has a cross-off wind but fresh at 22 mph, making it a windy, expert-only call.

Bottom line: You want the Tuesday the 15th, first light. That’s the one. Everything else in the first week is a trade-off, and the second week looks largely like a write-off for clean surf.

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