Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,797 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tenia this week:
The surf forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what the ocean's got cookin' for us. It's a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, the first part of the run is gonna test your patience.
We're looking at a stretch from now, early September, all the way out to the 22nd. The pick of the litter, the one that gets the heart rate up, is a massive pulse of energy on Saturday the 12th, but you gotta be a bloody expert to even think about it. And we've got another big, promising swell on the 19th, but again, it's for the brave and the skilled.
Alright, let's break it down day by day.
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th September: The start of the week is a total dud. Tiny little waves, barely a ripple. You're better off waxing your board and waiting. The water temp is sitting around 73°, right about average for this time of year, nothing special there.
Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th September: The middle of the week isn't much better. Swell picks up a touch, but we've got strong, messy cross and cross-onshore winds. The water's gonna be a lumpy chop, not worth paddling out for a proper session. On Friday the 11th, the swell period jumps up to 21 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy – but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore from the southeast, just ruining it. The combined wave energy is massive (1317 on Friday morning, 1939 in the arvo), but it's all wind mess.
Saturday 12th September: Right. Here it is, the big one. Saturday morning, a solid 12 ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is through the roof – a monstrous 6635 – but the forecast is screaming that it's simply too big for this break. This is expert-only territory. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, too. If you're not a total charger, give this a wide berth.
Sunday 13th to Monday 15th September: The swell drops back down, but it's still overhead on Monday at 8 ft. The wind remains a problem, though – cross-shore and strong, making everything messy. The combined energy is still in the strong range (3917 on Monday morning), but the quality just isn't there. A frustrating run.
Tuesday 16th to Wednesday 17th September: Swell fades further, dropping back to 3 ft to 5 ft. The wind doesn't let up, staying cross-shore and fresh. It's a pretty grim picture, honestly.
Thursday 18th September: A hint of something better in the arvo. The swell pushes back up to 7 ft from the south, but the big news is the wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (3274), and the conditions turn clean for the afternoon. This is a glimmer of hope, but the morning is still a strong, messy cross-shore.
Friday 19th September: Another huge swell hits, and this one is the real standout for the second week. Saturday morning (the 19th) sees a 15 ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 8484. The forecast warns again that this is too big for the break and for anyone but experts. The wind is just a gentle breeze, but it's cross-shore. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore wind and a 13 ft swell. This is the one to watch if you've got the nerve and the skill.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September: The swell stays solid – 7 ft to 7 ft – but the wind is the same old story: strong cross-shore winds spoil the party on Saturday afternoon and Monday. The combined energy is still moderate (1605), but the wind chop kills it.
Monday 22nd September: We finish the run with a weak, fading 4 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, strong cross-shore winds, and a very clean but short period. Not a great way to end.
So to sum it up: if you're not a pro, keep your powder dry. The best bets for a proper surf are the afternoon of Thursday the 18th, which looks promising but not perfect, and the huge, expert-only swells on Saturday the 12th and the 19th. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.
Stay safe out there. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 434 | 336 | 525 | 330 | 273 | 536 | 499 | 473 | 416 | 249 | 159 | 380 | 952 | 1231 | 2361 | 6635 | 6262 | 3577 | 1913 | 1754 | 4001 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35PM1.18m | 5:09AM0.92m | 6:26PM1.27m | 6:12AM1.00m | 7:08PM1.34m | 7:03AM1.10m | 7:44PM1.39m | 7:48AM1.17m | 8:17PM1.39m | 8:30AM1.23m | 8:48PM1.37m | 9:09AM1.25m | 9:17PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.26m | 11:58PM0.55m | 11:30AM0.20m | 00:47AM0.45m | 12:25PM0.14m | 1:27AM0.35m | 1:12PM0.11m | 2:02AM0.26m | 1:54PM0.11m | 2:34AM0.19m | 2:33PM0.15m | 3:05AM0.15m | 3:10PM0.21m | 3:35AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 434 | 249 | 525 | 330 | 273 | 536 | 499 | 473 | 416 | 249 | 118 | 380 | 358 | 386 | 675 | 6635 | 6262 | 3577 | 1913 | 1754 | 4001 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WSW 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | — |
| kJ | 309 | 336 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 46 | 75 | 29 | 217 | 952 | 1231 | 2361 | — | — | — | 158 | 528 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SW 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 120 | 7 | 322 | 419 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 159 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 27 | 0 | 1263 | 1421 | 3 | 554 | 1256 | 27 | 1554 | 1606 | 1263 | 1266 | 1421 | 1386 | 1386 | 1420 | 66 | 1385 | 1386 | 0 |
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