Tenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tenia. The first real surf isn’t on the cards until the afternoon of Sunday, August 23rd, so you’ll be waiting a bit for things to turn on. The window starts off modest but gets a lot more interesting as we push into the first week of September.

Sunday, August 23rd – Afternoon: The first chance to get wet isn’t huge, but it’s clean. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE at 7 seconds, which is a short period and a little weak. The combined energy is only 250, so it’s not packing much punch. The real win here is the cross-offshore wind from the ESE, keeping things clean. It’s a mellow, alright start.

Monday, August 24th – Afternoon: Pretty similar to the day before. Another 4ft, but this time from the SE at 8 seconds. The energy is up a touch to 339, and with a light 3 mph cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean again. Still a small wave, but a fun option for a cruise.

Tuesday, August 25th – Morning: The swell starts to shift. We’re looking at 5ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is strong at 1190. However, the wind is cross-onshore from the S at 9 mph, so it’s going to be a bit choppy. The waves will have power, but they’ll be a little messy. This is a good one for the more experienced crew who can handle a bit of texture.

The big shift comes around Wednesday, September 2nd.
Wednesday, September 2nd – Morning: Now we’re talking. A solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is surging, reading 4686. The wind is light cross-onshore from the S at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect, but it’s manageable. This is big, powerful surf. At 10ft, this is expert-only territory. The reef at Tenia will be handling a lot of water, and the long period will make the sets stand up. This is the standout of the whole forecast for the experienced crew.

Sunday, September 6th – Afternoon: This is your other real highlight. You’ve got 8ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, and the energy is strong at 2550. But the key here is the wind: glass. Absolutely zero wind from the NNE. It’s going to be as clean as it gets. The waves will be big, powerful, and lined up. This is still a big wave for the regular surfer, but for the experienced, this is the session to circle. The calm conditions will make the paddle out a lot easier than it looks.

Monday, September 7th – Morning: The swell is still solid at 7ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. Energy is 2490. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SE at 6 mph, so it’s workable. It’s a good follow-up to the weekend, but the glassy conditions of the day before are the real peak.

Bottom line: The first week is small and slow. The real standout is the glassy afternoon of Sunday, September 6th, with big, clean 8ft swell. The second best is the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, with a massive 10ft set for the experts. Crowds at Tenia can be a problem, so get out there early if you can.

Rusty.

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