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Tenia surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tenia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tenia sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SE 7 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | |
338 | 75 | 58 | 40 | 10 | 37 | 16 | 32 | 94 | 1073 | 1372 | 1550 | 1617 | 1539 | 681 | 619 | 450 | 302 | 197 | 259 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.40m | 9:54AM1.05m | 11:15PM1.35m | 10:45AM0.98m | 00:11AM1.29m | 11:44AM0.92m | 1:09AM1.24m | 12:58PM0.87m | 2:09AM1.19m | 2:26PM0.86m | 3:07AM1.15m | 3:52PM0.90m | 4:00AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37AM0.45m | 4:19PM0.02m | 5:34AM0.49m | 5:09PM0.11m | 6:36AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.21m | 7:44AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.32m | 8:52AM0.47m | 8:18PM0.41m | 9:53AM0.41m | 9:32PM0.48m | 10:43AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 88 | 75 | 58 | 40 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 94 | 1073 | 1372 | 1550 | 1617 | 1365 | 681 | 619 | 450 | 302 | 197 | 171 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 16 | 32 | 80 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 35 | 35 | 301 | 253 | 50 | 186 | 85 | 259 | 156 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 18 | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 20 | SE 12 | SSW 17 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 91 | — | 30 | — | 62 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 107 | 48 | 162 | 43 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 338 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 164 | 1539 | 508 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 28 | 1537 | 5 | 539 | 554 | 5 | 536 | 532 | 66 | 1261 | 1261 | 536 | 1261 | 554 | 554 | 27 |
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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.
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