
Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,823 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
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Alright, grab your wetties, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tenia.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got a serious drought of quality surf until we hit that second weekend. There’s a real gap here with nothing worth paddling out for from now until the 11th of July. The water temp is sitting at 74° right now, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Come Saturday the 11th of July, things finally wake up. Early morning, we’ve got a clean 8 ft swell from the S, period of 12 seconds, and get this – the wind is glassy. Absolutely still. That’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The combined energy is strong at 1902, but this is a solid, powerful groundswell. This is a proper standout for experienced surfers only; that size (over 8 ft) puts it firmly in expert territory, especially on a reef like Tenia. It’ll be big, powerful, and clean, but respect it.
The following weekend, Saturday the 18th of July, is another huge one to circle. The morning shows a 10 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period and again, glassy offshores. The energy is massive (5719). This is exceptional, but again, strictly for the experienced crew. It’ll be a beast of a day for those who can handle it.
In between, on Tuesday the 14th, there’s a bit of tiny, clean swell – 2 ft from the SSW with glassy conditions. It’s small, but it would be a fun little session on the longboard if you’re desperate for a paddle.
The rest of the period is plagued by cross-shore and onshore winds, messy chop, and poor conditions. That Sunday the 19th looks pretty miserable with 22 mph winds and rain. Not worth it.
So, the call is clear: your best windows are the glassy mornings of Saturday the 11th and Saturday the 18th of July. The 11th is more manageable for strong intermediates, while the 18th is pure big-wave territory. Don’t waste your energy on anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 12 |
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69 | 90 | 45 | 34 | 123 | 268 | 680 | 4218 | 4723 | 6021 | 6823 | 3618 | 4736 | 3193 | 2147 | 1898 | 1699 | 1064 | 927 | 2659 | 1591 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:12PM1.29m | 11:02AM0.98m | 11:46PM1.27m | 11:52AM0.96m | 00:23AM1.23m | 12:52PM0.95m | 1:04AM1.18m | 2:02PM0.95m | 1:53AM1.12m | 3:23PM0.99m | 2:52AM1.06m | 4:43PM1.07m | 4:01AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35AM0.41m | 5:07PM0.24m | 6:16AM0.38m | 5:49PM0.33m | 7:01AM0.35m | 6:38PM0.42m | 7:51AM0.32m | 7:41PM0.51m | 8:46AM0.28m | 8:59PM0.58m | 9:47AM0.23m | 10:28PM0.60m | 10:48AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 12 |
69 | 90 | 45 | 33 | 123 | 268 | 680 | 4218 | 4723 | 6021 | 6823 | 3618 | 4736 | 3193 | 2147 | 1898 | 1699 | 1064 | 927 | 2659 | 1591 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | ESE 10 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
42 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 106 | 52 | 35 | 19 | 1574 | 412 | 819 | 2246 | 11 | 18 | 39 | 127 | 91 | 332 | 238 | 270 | 298 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | — | SW 10 | SSW 23 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SW 22 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 21 | ESE 11 |
8 | 2 | 27 | 34 | — | 96 | 51 | 121 | 78 | 56 | 29 | 29 | — | 18 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 192 | 45 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 3 | 3 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1365 | 0 | 1263 | 1266 | 27 | 1261 | 1266 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1272 | 1387 | 1387 | 554 | 1386 | 1386 | 1266 | 1266 | 1365 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Tenia Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tenia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tenia is 54 km (34 miles) from Thio. If you plan a holiday in New Caledonia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Thio. Thio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











