Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Tenia.
First few days are surfable, but nothing to get too hyped about. The real standout is the window from Thursday, July 30th, through Friday, July 31st. That’s where you need to be. The swell is small, around 3ft to 2ft from the SSW, but the wind is dead calm, glassy, and the period is a very long 14 to 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’ll make for some beautifully lined-up waves at this reef. Water temp is about average for the season.
The combined swell energy is moderate, hitting around 495 on Friday morning. Tenia is a fairly consistent reef break, and the optimum swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what we’ve got. The wind is offshore from the NNE on Friday morning – a major positive. Expect clean, glassy faces. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Then the weekend of August 1st and 2nd gets wild. Swell jumps to 7ft to 8ft from the S and SSW, but the wind is howling from the SSE at 22 to 25 mph. That’s a fresh to strong breeze, cross-shore, and it’s going to be lumpy, messy, and blown out. The combined wave energy is very strong (730 to 4135), but the quality is poor. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty.
The surf cleans up again on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August. Tuesday morning, the 4th, is the other standout. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to a massive 19 seconds – very long period groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the E at 9 mph. The combined energy is still strong at 1191, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a quality, powerful wave, and the reef will handle that long period perfectly.
After the 5th of August, the swell drops away and the wind turns more onshore or cross-onshore, leading to mostly poor or marginal conditions. There’s a bit of a gap from the 7th through the 13th where the recommendations are pretty grim. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is often onshore. The energy values drop to between 68 and 319 – weak to low-moderate. Not much to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is the glassy Thursday and Friday (July 30th-31st) for clean, fun-sized waves. The next real highlight is Tuesday, August 4th, for a more powerful, clean groundswell. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 478 | 367 | 319 | 238 | 229 | 252 | 397 | 394 | 239 | 269 | 384 | 1064 | 908 | 2139 | 1679 | 2494 | 1595 | 1225 | 596 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:06PM1.24m | 7:33AM1.00m | 8:38PM1.29m | 8:11AM1.04m | 9:09PM1.33m | 8:48AM1.07m | 9:38PM1.35m | 9:25AM1.08m | 10:06PM1.35m | 10:04AM1.09m | 10:35PM1.33m | 10:46AM1.08m | 11:06PM1.29m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.49m | 1:51PM0.12m | 2:47AM0.44m | 2:26PM0.09m | 3:19AM0.39m | 3:00PM0.10m | 3:51AM0.35m | 3:33PM0.13m | 4:24AM0.31m | 4:07PM0.18m | 4:58AM0.28m | 4:43PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 478 | 367 | 319 | 238 | 123 | 252 | 397 | 394 | 239 | 269 | 384 | 565 | 908 | 1643 | 1679 | 2494 | 1595 | 1225 | 596 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 28 | 45 | 61 | 85 | 229 | 88 | 78 | 79 | 72 | 69 | 288 | — | 154 | 333 | 346 | 37 | 31 | 53 | 578 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 18 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 15 | SSW 19 | S 24 | SSW 18 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 109 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 85 | 78 | 38 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 49 | — | 18 | 20 | 205 | 37 | 11 | 31 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 12 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1064 | 336 | 2139 | — | 106 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 1263 | 1293 | 1263 | 1386 | 1386 | 27 | 66 | 66 | 3 |
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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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