Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight right off the bat – the next week and a half at Tengan is looking pretty grim. We’re talking day after day of tiny, gutless surf. The swell just isn’t showing up. From Tuesday the 14th right through to the morning of Monday the 27th, it’s pretty much all 0.7ft to 1.0ft of weak, short-period windswell. The combined energy barely scrapes double digits, mostly sitting between 6 and 22 (weak energy). You’d be scratching for anything rideable. The water is sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit if you’re committed.

Now, there is a little flicker of hope right at the tail end. Monday afternoon the 27th, we finally see a bump. The swell pushes up to 2ft from the ESE with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 118 (moderate energy). It’s still described as “ordinary” conditions, but it’s the first real sign of life. The wind goes glassy, so it’ll be clean. This is a reef setup, Tengan, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a lineup. But for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s your best window.

Then Tuesday the 28th is the real standout. The swell builds to 3ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 242 (moderate energy). By Tuesday afternoon, we’re looking at 4ft from the SE with a 10-second period and energy of 337, with a clean cross-offshore wind. That’s the best on offer in the whole 16 days. It’s still small enough for beginners, but it’ll actually have some push. The wind is light and clean, so the reef should be working nicely.

Wednesday the 29th morning drops back to 3ft from the ESE, still surfable but ordinary. By Wednesday afternoon, the swell collapses back to 0.7ft, and the period jumps to 19 seconds, but with that tiny size and super long period, it’s not going to do much for you here.

So, to sum it up: a long, flat run from the 14th to the 27th July, then a brief, promising pulse on the 28th. That Tuesday afternoon is the one to circle. Conditions look clean, the swell is there, and for a break that’s usually inconsistent, this is a rare moment of decent surf. Don’t hold your breath for the rest of the window.

Rusty.

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