Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for any proper waves around here. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth paddling out for until we hit the first week of August.

For days, it’s flat or tiny. From the 26th of July right through to the morning of the 3rd of August, we’re stuck with knee-biters and close-outs. The swell energy is barely registering, often weak single digits (4 to 28) with short, weak periods. Winds are messy or just onshore. It’s a classic summer flat spell.

But hang in there, because things finally turn around. The standout window kicks off on Monday, the 3rd of August. That morning, Tengan (reef) starts to wake up. We’re seeing a groundswell push in from the East with a period stretching to 15 seconds. The swell height is only around 2ft, but the energy jumps to a moderate 116. The wind is dead calm – glassy as it gets. It’s still small, but it’s a sign of life.

Then it gets serious. Tuesday, the 4th of August is the absolute best of the whole forecast. By the afternoon, we’ve got a solid 3ft East swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong at 528, which tells you there’s proper push behind it. And the wind? Glassy, light from the NNW. That’s the recipe for clean, lined-up reef waves. This will be the pick of the bunch, and it’s perfect for anyone who’s comfortable on a mid-length or longboard. The crowd factor at Tengan is listed as "sometimes", so you might have a few out, but nothing crazy for a setup this good.

Wednesday the 5th keeps that quality going – 4ft East swell, 16-second period, and light offshore/cross-off winds from the NW and NNW. Energy stays strong in the 500-600 range. Excellent conditions.

Into Thursday the 6th, we get a size bump to 5ft, still with that long 18-second East groundswell. Energy jumps to a very strong 1211. But here’s the catch – the wind goes a bit cross-shore, and the wave comment flags potential tide issues. This one is more for experienced surfers who know the reef. It’s still good, but not as perfect as Tuesday.

Friday the 7th afternoon is a major standout for the big-wave crew. Swell hits 6ft from the East, 17-second period, and the energy is enormous at 1941. The wind goes completely glassy – calm, offshore from the SSW. That is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. This is not a day for beginners; at over 5ft, it’s too big for the less experienced. The wave comment even calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the session to wait for if you’ve got the chops.

Saturday the 8th keeps the size around 5ft, with clean offshore winds from the West in the afternoon. Energy is still very high at 1240. Another solid day for advanced surfing.

Then it all falls apart again. By Sunday the 9th, strong winds kick in, the swell drops, and we’re back to poor conditions through to the end of the forecast.

To wrap it up: The first week is a total blank. The real action is from Monday, 3rd August through Saturday, 8th August. The absolute best day for clean, fun, quality surf is Tuesday the 4th – 3ft East groundswell with glassy winds and strong energy. For the adrenaline junkies, Friday the 7th offers the biggest, most powerful conditions, but only for experts. Water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F, which is about average for this time of year, so the boardies are all you need.

This is Rusty, signing off. Get your gear ready for that first week of August. It’s gonna be worth the wait.

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