Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,942 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Tenia.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
Overall, this is a tough forecast. The beginning of the period is a write-off with poor conditions and very weak surf. The good news is that a big pulse of long-period SSW groundswell arrives later on, but the wind is going to be a real problem for most of it. The standouts are few and far between, but there is one window that looks like it will be worth getting wet for.
The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak to start, sitting at 285 on Tuesday the 8th, with a tiny 3ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not worth paddling out. Wednesday the 9th morning sees a jump to 5ft, but the onshore wind is already messing it up. The same story continues right through to the end of the first week – the swell builds, but the wind is all wrong, mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore from the SE, and the energy gets strong, hitting 6423 on Saturday the 12th morning with an 12ft SSW swell. That’s a big, powerful swell, but with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy chop, it’s a mess. Definitely not for beginners, and honestly, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The best chance comes on the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September. We’ve got a solid 6ft SSW swell hanging around, with a nice 14-second period. The wind is light and from the SE, which gives us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The energy is still strong at 1853, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. It’s a reef break, so expect a decent, longer-period wave, and you’ll have the place to yourself, crowds-wise, as it’s only “sometimes” busy. This is the pick of the entire 16-day outlook.
After that, the wind cranks back up from the SE, and the quality drops straight back into the gutter. The swell stays strong through the 19th and 20th with 7ft to 8ft SSW swells, but the wind is too strong and cross-shore, making it lumpy and unrideable for a clean surf. The very end of the forecast, around the 23rd of September, fades out with weak, messy windswell. Get on that Tuesday morning if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 273 | 536 | 499 | 410 | 437 | 262 | 121 | 380 | 732 | 1454 | 2578 | 6423 | 5403 | 3330 | 1704 | 1759 | 3245 | 5283 | 4347 | 2576 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:47AM1.25m | 9:46PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:46PM0.29m | 4:05AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 273 | 536 | 499 | 410 | 437 | 262 | 112 | 380 | 365 | 1454 | 882 | 6423 | 5403 | 3330 | 1704 | 1759 | 3245 | 5283 | 4347 | 2576 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 46 | 75 | 121 | 120 | 276 | 322 | 2578 | — | — | — | 432 | 1209 | 1949 | — | — | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 72 | 59 | 217 | 732 | — | 621 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 552 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | 315 | 254 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 563 | 1263 | 1256 | 3 | 1306 | 1624 | 0 | 1263 | 1420 | 1386 | 1386 | 1386 | 63 | 1365 | 1386 | 27 | 66 | 1256 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tenia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tenia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tenia surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tenia) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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