Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 1.7m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Tenia over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, starting from Thursday, July 16, right through to the end of the month. The opening days are a real treat, with clean conditions and a decent groundswell that will get the blood pumping. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout session is on Saturday morning, July 18. We’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is 1010, which is moderate to strong. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. This is groundswell gold for a reef like Tenia – those long-period lines will wrap in beautifully, offering some proper shape. It’s big enough for intermediates, but the long period means the sets will be powerful and a little spaced out, making it easier to get into position. For the experienced surfer, this is the pick of the bunch.
The action keeps going on Sunday morning, July 19, with a more powerful 3ft swell at 21 seconds, and the energy jumps up to 1363. The wind is still light and cross-off, so again, expect clean, glassy conditions. Later that afternoon, the swell kicks up to 5ft with a 20-second period, and energy surges to 2182. That’s strong wave energy, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze. Still clean, but the bigger size will start to push it into expert territory.
After Tuesday, July 21, the wind turns onshore and freshens, and the quality drops off. From Wednesday, July 22, right through to the 30th, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is strong and cross, with lumpy chop, and the swell direction shifts around. A lot of these days are a write-off for a clean paddle – honestly, it’s more kite-surfing weather with that strong cross-shore wind.
There is a flicker of hope on Sunday morning, July 26, with a 4ft, 19-second SSW groundswell and 1660 energy, but the wind is still cross and a moderate breeze, so it’s going to be a battle. The 31st of July shows a building swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not the cleanest.
So, bottom line: get out on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. That’s your window. After that, you’ll be fighting the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 539 | 595 | 561 | 255 | 243 | 216 | 827 | 958 | 837 | 871 | 1583 | 1770 | 1165 | 740 | 596 | 815 | 378 | 679 | 414 | 377 | 398 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52AM1.10m | 9:55PM1.46m | 9:41AM1.10m | 10:34PM1.42m | 10:29AM1.09m | 11:11PM1.36m | 11:19AM1.06m | 11:46PM1.28m | 12:12PM1.02m | 00:22AM1.19m | 1:12PM0.98m | 00:59AM1.09m | 2:22PM0.95m | 1:42AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM-0.02m | 4:13AM0.34m | 3:53PM0.04m | 4:54AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.13m | 5:35AM0.31m | 5:18PM0.26m | 6:17AM0.31m | 6:02PM0.39m | 6:59AM0.31m | 6:51PM0.51m | 7:46AM0.32m | 7:51PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 44 | 16 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 539 | 595 | 561 | 255 | 243 | 216 | 827 | 958 | 837 | 437 | 1583 | 1770 | 1165 | 740 | 596 | 815 | 326 | 679 | 414 | 150 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 112 | 28 | 26 | 107 | 94 | 179 | 163 | 101 | 62 | 871 | 378 | 414 | 297 | 245 | 149 | 61 | 378 | 242 | 152 | 129 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSW 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 33 | — | 11 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 75 | 208 | 55 | 221 | 79 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 208 | 61 | 134 | 132 | 22 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 14 | — | — | — | 377 | 398 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 554 | 3 | 1261 | 531 | 554 | 554 | 1365 | 66 |
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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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