Tengan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s coming our way, and I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a write-off, with barely a bump and some tricky winds. But there’s a window of proper groundswell mid-week, if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is a bit colder than normal for the time of year, so a steamer might not go astray.

Tengan is the only break in the game here, a reef setup for the beginners, but it’s inconsistent and only breaks now and then.

We’re staring at a flat spell right through Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th. Tiny 1ft to 1ft swells from the ESE with periods barely hitting 9 seconds and cross-off winds. No energy to speak of (energy as low as 14-25). You’d be wasting your time.

Monday, July 6th stays small and ordinary, but Monday afternoon sees a flicker of life: a 1ft swell from the ESE, but the period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s long-period energy, but the size is pathetic, so it’s still a no-go. The energy reading is 43 – weak.

Now, Tuesday, July 7th is where things get interesting. Tuesday morning starts to build, with a 3ft swell from the ESE, period up to 14 seconds, and the energy ramps to 447. Winds are light cross-shore, creating a light cross-shore chop. Then Tuesday afternoon – this is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ESE, a massive 18-second period, and the energy is pumping at 954. The wind goes cross-off and light, making for clean conditions. For a reef break like Tengan, that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and offer good shape. This is the best session on offer.

Wednesday, July 8th is a different story. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SE with a 18-second period, and the energy is huge at 3442 – very strong. But the wind switches to a cross-on from the NE at 9 mph, making it choppy. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph, the swell hits 8ft, and conditions turn poor. That’s expert-only territory with messy surf.

Thursday, July 9th is a write-off. The swell is 12ft from the SE, with strong onshore winds from the NE at 18-22 mph and energy over 6000. It’s lumpy and dangerous. Plus, there’s a risk of thunderstorms. Leave the board at home.

Friday, July 10th through Saturday, July 11th are a complete mess. Strong onshore winds from the ESE and SE, gusting up to 31 mph, with zero swell data. This is more like a kite-surfing setup.

Sunday, July 12th to Monday, July 14th is a drop back to tiny, weak swells. A few 0.3ft to 0.7ft E swells, with moderate cross-shore winds. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday, July 16th brings a small, clean window. Thursday morning sees a 2ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period and glassy conditions – dead calm. Energy is moderate at 157. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Thursday afternoon gets a little bigger at 3ft from the ESE, 14-second period, but cross-on winds ruin it.

Friday, July 17th pumps back up, but with terrible wind. A 7ft swell from the E, 17-second period, and a strong 25 mph cross-on wind from the NE. The energy is 2798, but it’s a messy, lumpy affair. Only for the experienced and foolish.

Saturday, July 18th is small again – 2ft from the NNE with a 10-second period and light onshore wind. Poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the one true standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th at Tengan. That’s the cleanest, most powerful session on offer, with a solid 4ft groundswell and light cross-off winds. Get on it if you can. After that, Thursday morning, July 16th offers a brief, small glassy window if you’re desperate for a skate.

Rusty.

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