Tenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Tenia over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up for some serious sessions if you’re willing to wait.

The first few days are pretty grim. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are a write-off – the swell is disorganised, the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the wave energy is all over the place. We’re talking lumpy, choppy conditions that aren’t worth paddling out for. You’ll want to sit this one out.

Thursday the 23rd offers a glimmer of hope. The morning session cleans up nicely with a light ESE breeze and a clean 3ft swell from the SSE. The wave energy is weak (moderate 355), but it’s the first sign of something rideable. It’s not a standout, but it’s a chance to get wet.

Then comes Friday the 24th. This is a real treat. The morning is absolute glass – zero wind, a clean 2ft groundswell from the SSW, and a very long period of 13 seconds. The energy is weak (233), but that long period means the waves will have real shape and push for a reef like Tenia. This is the kind of morning that reminds you why you surf. The water is a normal 74° for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend is a bit of a dud. Saturday the 25th is small and messy, and Sunday the 26th sees a big jump in size – 8ft to 10ft – but with a cross-shore wind and lumpy chop, it’s not clean. That’s expert territory, and the wind is ruining it.

The following week is a slow burn. It’s not until Friday the 31st that we see a proper clean-up, with a 4ft SSW groundswell and a gentle breeze. But the real payoff is the first weekend of August.

The standout is the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. This is the best on offer. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, a very long period of 14 seconds, and a light ESE breeze keeping it clean. The wave energy is very strong (3110). This is a serious groundswell hitting a reef – expect powerful, well-shaped waves with long lulls between sets. This is for experienced surfers only, as that 10ft is well into expert territory. The crowd situation at Tenia can be a factor, so get there early.

Saturday August 1st is also excellent, with an 8ft swell from the SSW and clean conditions. Tuesday the 4th afternoon and Wednesday the 5th afternoon are also worth noting, with offshore winds and clean surf in the 5ft to 7ft range.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off except for that Friday glass-off. The second week is where the magic is, with that Sunday August 2nd as the absolute must-session. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this one looks promising.

Rusty.

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