Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 23s period, SSW swell with 3,405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.8m 23s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 23s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for our surf over the next couple of weeks. I'm looking at the charts for Tenia, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a grind for the most part, but there's one session that's got my heart thumping.
The majority of this 16-day window is a write-off. We've got a massive gap of near-zero quality surf stretching from now, the 4th of September, all the way through to the 13th. The winds are just cruel for most of it – cross, cross-on, and fresh to strong – turning what could be decent swell into a messy, choppy battleground. You'll see some solid energy numbers, but it's all wasted. That SSW groundswell is coming in with good periods, often over 15 seconds, but with the wind howling, it's just a lumpy, bumpy mess. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 72.7°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, but you won't be enjoying it in these conditions.
Now, on Sunday the 13th of September, things finally line up. This is your standout of the whole run, and it's the only morning that looks genuinely good. Early on the 13th, the wind swings around to a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That's the key. It's going to clean up that 9.8ft of SSW groundswell nicely. The swell period is 15 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with some serious push. The break is a reef, so that long-period energy will wrap in and set up nicely. It's punchy. Now, 9.8ft is in the realm for experienced surfers – beginners, stay on the beach for this one. It's a "fairly consistent" spot, and while crowds are "sometimes" an issue, on a Sunday morning with a bit of size, you might get a peak or two to yourself. This is the session.
After that, it gets messy again. Monday the 14th has some knee-high swell but the cross-onshore makes it sloppy. Then we get absolutely slammed on the 19th of September with a massive 11.5ft SSW swell, but the cross-offshore wind has gone and it's a cross-shore mess again. At those sizes, Tenia might actually be looking more like a kite-surfing arena than a paddle spot. The forecast is less certain that far out, but as it stands, don't hold your breath.
So, the only real green light is early on Sunday the 13th of September. Mark it in your books, set the alarm, and get on it before the wind turns.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 303 | 141 | 418 | 334 | 377 | 574 | 1493 | 1455 | 965 | 506 | 336 | 439 | 334 | 195 | 476 | 583 | 615 | 1259 | 2160 | 1496 | 885 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:13PM1.06m | 00:32AM0.97m | 2:45PM1.04m | 1:50AM0.89m | 4:24PM1.09m | 3:39AM0.86m | 5:35PM1.18m | 5:09AM0.92m | 6:26PM1.27m | 6:12AM1.00m | 7:08PM1.34m | 7:03AM1.10m | 7:44PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.61m | 7:28AM0.27m | 8:49PM0.67m | 8:52AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.64m | 10:19AM0.26m | 11:58PM0.55m | 11:30AM0.20m | 00:47AM0.45m | 12:25PM0.14m | 1:27AM0.35m | 1:12PM0.11m | 2:02AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 303 | 141 | 175 | 334 | 377 | 574 | 1493 | 1455 | 965 | 506 | 278 | 439 | 334 | 195 | 476 | 583 | 615 | 1259 | 2160 | 1496 | 885 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 65 | 113 | 418 | 95 | 43 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 201 | 336 | 12 | 6 | 47 | 37 | 59 | 18 | 462 | 36 | 62 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | — | — | — | SSW 25 |
| kJ | 26 | 131 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 23 | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | 63 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 33 | — | — | 22 | 20 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 1420 | 0 | 27 | 809 | 0 | 52 | 1264 | 0 | 1261 | 1266 | 0 | 18 | 1266 | 563 | 1261 | 1256 | 0 | 1272 | 1524 | 1322 |
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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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