Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for your local line-up. I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks look pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s nothing that gets the heart pumping until we get deep into September, so you might want to find something else to do for a while.

We’re looking at Tengan, a reef break that’s pretty exposed to swell, but it’s inconsistent and best for beginners when it’s small. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimpse of anything rideable shows up on the morning of Thursday September 3rd. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the north with a period of 9 seconds, pushing 343 units of energy. The wind is blowing fresh offshore from the WNW, which will clean things right up. It’s still a bit marginal, and only a 1 out of 10 on the quality scale, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a long dry spell.

Honestly though, the standout moment is the morning of Tuesday September 8th. We get a cleaner 4 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, delivering 272 units of energy. The wind drops right out to a gentle breeze from the NW, giving us a cross-offshore flow that will leave the surface glassy. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and for this stretch, that’s as good as it gets. The swell direction (ESE) lines up nicely with the optimum from the northeast for Tengan, so the reef should handle it well. Just remember it’s an inconsistent break, so you’ll be waiting for the sets.

The morning of Wednesday September 9th is also worth a mention. Another 5 ft from the SE with a 9-second period, bumping the energy up to 437. The wind stays light and cross-off from the north, keeping it tidy. The waves will have a bit more punch.

The rest of the window is a write-off. We’ve got several days of strong winds, lumpy cross-chop, and onshore junk from August 25th right through to September 2nd. Don’t even bother. After the 9th, it trails off again into poor, weak conditions.

So, to sum it up: hang tight. September 3rd might give you a few, but September 8th is your best bet for a clean session at Tengan. Long-range, so keep an eye on it, but this one has promise.

Rusty.

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