Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a pretty quiet start with Tengan (a reef break, inconsistent, beginner-friendly). The water temp is sitting at about 86°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

First up, the near future doesn’t offer much. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell – barely 0.7ft to 1ft from the ESE to E. Combined energy is in the single digits to low teens, so basically nothing. The wind does go glassy on a few mornings, but with no waves to speak of, it’s a flat spell. This gap in any real surf lasts about 4-5 days, so don’t bother checking the tide charts.

Things start to pick up from the 3rd of August. Early Monday morning brings a bump in size to 3ft from the east, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s groundswell, good energy. Combined energy jumps to 334 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore though, so a bit of chop. By Monday afternoon, it’s 3ft with 550 energy. The swell builds through the week: Tuesday the 4th sees 4ft to 5ft, periods holding at 18 seconds, with cross-shore winds. The energy is climbing into the strong range (871 to 1238). Still, the wind keeps it from being perfect.

Now, the standout window. From the 5th of August, things get serious. Wednesday morning brings 6ft from the east, period 18 seconds, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s 6ft with 2590 energy. The true highlight hits on Thursday the 6th of August: morning sees 8ft from the east, period 18 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore – clean. That’s a big, powerful groundswell with 3803 energy. The afternoon is even better: 8ft from the ENE, period 19 seconds, with cross-offshore winds. That’s a massive 4925 energy – very strong. This is the best on offer, but at 8ft, that’s only for experienced surfers; beginners will be out of their depth. The long period (over 15 seconds) means these waves will have real heft and are best handled at this reef, though the long period can make them a bit tricky and straight at other spots.

Friday the 7th of August stays big, 8ft to 10ft, but the wind ramps up to 25-28 mph from the NW, so it’s a clean but howling cross-offshore. Saturday the 8th sees the biggest swell, 12ft from the NNW with a period of 13 seconds, and strong offshore winds (28 mph). That’s serious, heavy, and only for experts. The 9th of August offers a sweet spot: Sunday morning 7ft, clean cross-offshore, and Sunday afternoon 7ft with gentle cross-offshore winds – glassy clean. That’s excellent quality, and the combined energy is still very strong (1407-1177).

After that, the swell fades. From the 10th of August, it drops back to 5ft and below, with onshore winds, and the energy falls off a cliff. The rest of the second week is a write-off, with poor conditions and onshore slop.

So, the clear standout is Thursday the 6th of August, especially the afternoon session. That’s the pick of the bunch. The 9th of August is also a great call for a clean, slightly smaller wave. For the rest, it’s a watch and wait game.

Rusty.

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