Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch for Tenia, but in feet and miles per hour for those of you who think that way.
We’ve got a nice start on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning is a beauty. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4-foot SSW swell with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s real groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 637. The water is about 73°, which is normal for the season. This is the one to go for – the reef will be handling that long period swell perfectly, giving you clean, organized lines. Just remember, with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for a beach break, but on a reef it’s sweet.
Thursday afternoon the wind picks up to a light cross-on, and the quality goes south. The swell is still there, but it gets messy. Not worth it.
Now, from Friday the 28th all the way through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s a rough patch. The wind is either cross-onshore, cross-shore, or just too strong. The swell sticks around, sometimes getting bigger – like Sunday morning the 30th with about 6 feet – but the wind is 12 mph from the SSE, making it choppy and ugly. The energy gets into the 900s, but it’s all for nothing. Even when the swell hits 7 feet on Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind is 19 mph cross-shore, creating lumpy, messy conditions. It’s a long stretch of about a week and a half where I’d stay on the beach.
Then, we’ve got some real hope. Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon is another standout. The wind goes dead calm, glassy again, and we’ve got a solid 7-foot SSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 2729, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 8 feet and very powerful. Expect excellent, clean conditions on the reef. Mark that day.
After that, the swell hangs around but the wind gets messy again. There’s a big spike on Friday the 11th of September afternoon with a 10-foot SSW swell and a period of 14 seconds, combined energy of 4125 – that’s huge. But the wind is 16 mph cross-shore, so it’s going to be a lumpy, beastly mess. Only for the hardcore.
So, the two real windows are Thursday morning the 27th of August, and Wednesday afternoon the 9th of September. The rest is a long stretch of blown-out, marginal surf. You’ve got to pick your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 621 | 532 | 293 | 249 | 140 | 256 | 431 | 572 | 1053 | 901 | 735 | 595 | 595 | 505 | 1240 | 1825 | 3948 | 3685 | 2721 | 2252 | 1440 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:06PM1.31m | 7:55AM1.09m | 8:33PM1.35m | 8:32AM1.15m | 9:01PM1.37m | 9:09AM1.18m | 9:29PM1.36m | 9:47AM1.20m | 9:58PM1.32m | 10:27AM1.19m | 10:29PM1.25m | 11:12AM1.16m | 11:02PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.14m | 2:18AM0.35m | 2:02PM0.12m | 2:47AM0.29m | 2:36PM0.13m | 3:16AM0.23m | 3:11PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.18m | 3:46PM0.22m | 4:19AM0.16m | 4:24PM0.30m | 4:54AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 621 | 532 | 293 | 249 | 140 | 256 | 431 | 339 | 1053 | 901 | 735 | 595 | 451 | 270 | 1240 | 1825 | 3948 | 3685 | 2721 | 2252 | 1440 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | S 10 | SE 12 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 86 | 81 | 387 | 572 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 100 | 7 | 18 | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SE 12 | SE 14 | S 20 | SW 19 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 595 | 505 | 4 | 8 | 96 | — | 39 | 129 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 5 | 1261 | 1293 | 563 | 27 | 554 | 531 | 1263 | 1322 | 3 | 1387 | 1365 | 27 | 1256 | 1256 | 0 | 803 | 803 | 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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