Tenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing for Tenia over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but some real gems are lined up if you’re patient.

First up, we’re looking at a solid pulse of swell arriving on Thursday, July 23rd. The afternoon sees some clouds and a cross-off breeze from the east at 9 mph, keeping things clean. Swell is a healthy 5.6 ft out of the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at a solid moderate 840. The water is a pleasant 73.6°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a nice, surfable wave for the intermediate crew.

Then, Friday morning July 24th is where it gets really interesting. The wind drops to absolutely nothing – glassy conditions – and the swell drops to 2.6 ft but shifts to a long-period SSW groundswell at 13 seconds. The energy is low at 268, but those long, clean lines from a SSW direction are exactly what this reef loves. This is a standout morning for anyone who values quality over size. The offshore wind for Tenia is from the NE, and while the wind is calm, the direction is perfect. Later Friday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf goes flat, so get it early.

The weekend looks like a write-off. Saturday and Sunday are blown out by strong cross-shore winds, with the swell getting messy and lumpy. Saturday morning has 1.3 ft of weak swell and rain showers – not worth paddling out. Sunday morning sees a jump in size to 8.2 ft from the SSW, but with 16 mph cross-shore winds, it’s a messy, choppy mess. The energy is huge (3341) but it’s all for naught with that wind. The bigger Sunday afternoon swell of 9.8 ft is just as bad.

Monday and Tuesday (July 27-28) stay in that same pattern: solid SSW swell (5.9 ft to 7.2 ft) with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds. The energy is strong (over 1400), but the conditions are just marginal. Not great, not terrible, but you’d be battling the chop.

Wednesday morning July 29th sees a brief improvement. The swell drops to 3.9 ft from the SSW, and the wind turns light cross-off from the ESE, cleaning it up. The energy is moderate at 478. A decent session for the patient surfer, but the afternoon gets blown out again.

Now, here’s where the real magic happens. Thursday July 30th is a serious standout. Morning starts with glassy conditions and a tiny 2.3 ft, 16-second groundswell from the SSW. The energy is surprisingly high at 571 for that size, showing the power in those long-period lines. This is a very long period swell, which at a reef break like Tenia is a dream – it’ll wrap in beautifully, offering long, clean walls. Then the afternoon gets even better: the swell bumps up to 4.3 ft from the SE, still glassy with a light cross-off wind, and the energy jumps to a massive 1644. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Mark Thursday the 30th on your calendar.

Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st keep the goods rolling. Friday has 5.6 ft to 5.9 ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is light cross-shore, so expect some bumps. Saturday morning August 1st is a beauty: 5.2 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, clean cross-off wind from the east, and moderate energy at 1007. Saturday afternoon sees offshore winds from the NE at 9 mph, perfectly groomed for the optimum direction. The swell holds at 4.9 ft, making for a fantastic afternoon session.

Sunday August 2nd through Monday August 3rd are all about clean, smaller waves. Sunday morning has 3.9 ft from the SSW under light offshore winds, and Sunday afternoon is 3.0 ft, glassy and clean. Monday the 3rd is a glass-off dream in the morning with 3.9 ft, and the afternoon turns completely calm and glassy with 3.6 ft. The energy is moderate. These are perfect beginner-to-intermediate days.

The second week gets a bit more complex. Tuesday August 4th brings a new swell direction from the SW with onshore winds, making it marginal. The swell is 5.2 ft to 6.2 ft but the wind is on it, so it’s a pass.

Wednesday August 5th through Friday August 7th sees a massive spike in swell size and energy, but it’s almost all blown out by strong cross-shore winds. The highlight (and a big caveat) is Friday morning August 7th: a massive 11.5 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the SE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is a staggering 5005 – that’s very strong wave energy. The forecast note says it might be too big for this break, and honestly, at that size,

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