Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Alright, let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the Tengan area is a tough one to write. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, there’s not a single moment where the stars align for a decent paddle. The first real surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until late in the piece, and even then it’s only marginal. So, don’t go getting your hopes up for any epic sessions.

Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. From Thursday the 20th of August right through to the end of the month, the story is much the same: cross-onshore winds, a lot of stormy weather, and messy, lumpy surf. The swell energy is all over the place, from weak readings of 146 (combined energy) up to a massive 2276 on the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August, but with that strong breeze and cross-onshore wind, it’s just blown-out chaos. The wave period is short too, mostly 7-8 seconds, so no real shape or power to speak of. For a reef break like Tengan, which is a beginner spot but inconsistent, this is a write-off.

The water temperature sits at 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – the anomaly is only -0.2°F, so don’t stress about the water temp.

The only glimmer in the whole 16 days comes on Wednesday the 26th of August. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the one time we get a clean window. The morning sees a cross-offshore wind from the NW at 19 mph, with a 4 ft swell from the east at a long 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate at 585. Then in the afternoon, the wind shifts to a true offshore from the WNW at 19 mph, and the swell holds at 4 ft from the ENE, still with a nice 14-second period. The energy drops a bit to 433, but it’s clean and offshore. The guidance says this spot is only rated 2/5, it’s inconsistent, and it’s a beginner reef, so don’t expect a world-class session. But, if you’re keen for a paddle, this is your only shot. The swell direction is close to the optimum NE, so the break might offer a few fun ones.

After that, we’re back to poor conditions. A few days around the 27th and 28th of August have offshore winds and clean conditions, but the swell is tiny – only 3 ft to 4 ft from the north – and the energy is weak (151-172). It’s not enough to get excited about.

From the 29th of August into early September, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at waves under 3 ft, and from the 2nd of September onward, the swell pretty much vanishes. The wind turns cross or onshore, and the energy readings are in the 20s and 30s. It’s flat, plain and simple.

So, truth is, the only day worth even mentioning is Wednesday the 26th of August. If you can get out then, you might find a clean, long-period groundswell with offshore winds. But it’s a long time to wait for a marginal session. Fingers crossed the forecasts change, because this is a pretty blank run for the area.

Rusty.

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