Tenia Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.02° S 165.92° E

Issued: 10 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tenia sea temperature is
23.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Tenia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tenia surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 7th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Tenia.

The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a massive pulse of swell rolling in mid-week, but it's going to be a messy affair with the wind. The real standout window is actually later on, looking at Friday the 17th, which offers the best chance for some clean, offshore waves. There's a lot of junk to sift through to get there, so let's break it down.

Starting off this week, Monday the 6th is small, with a weak 3ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. The water temp is a pretty normal 74°F, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's not going to be great. The wave energy is moderate though, sitting at 392. Things pick up quickly but turn ugly. Tuesday the 7th sees a massive jump in swell, hitting 12ft to 13ft from the SSW with a very long period of 14 to 16 seconds, and the combined energy goes through the roof at 6503 to 7501. That's a lot of power, but it's all coming in with a moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and poor. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th keep the size up around 8ft to 12ft, but the wind stays on it, leaving the surf marginal and messy. Friday the 10th is a bit smaller at 7ft, but still cross-onshore. The wind swings offshore on Saturday the 11th morning, with that 7ft SSW swell. The wind is on though, so it's not clean, but it's a step in the right direction. Sunday the 12th drops right off to 3ft with a cross-shore wind, and Monday the 13th sees tiny, glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell. The combined energy is weak at 283, so it's small but clean.

Now, the standout. You want to circle Friday, 17th of July. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with an 11-second period, giving a moderate 1089 combined energy. The real kicker is the wind: light rain and a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. This is the kind of setup that will make Tenia's reef work beautifully, offering clean, well-shaped waves. It's a reef break, so that long period groundswell will set up nicely. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 7ft it's going to be too much for beginners. Keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so get out early.

The days after that drop off again. Saturday the 18th has a long period swell but with a cross-onshore wind, and by Sunday the 19th, the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, making it lumpy and poor. The following week remains small and windy, with no real standouts.

So, the call is simple: be patient. The mid-week bump is a write-off for clean surfing. The best bet is that Friday the 17th, with the offshore wind and solid swell. It's not a guarantee this far out, but it's the one to watch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
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3
0
1
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
680
4806
4851
7445
7211
4128
4736
3193
2078
1898
1699
1775
2584
2027
995
718
318
211
252
146
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
S
10
E
5
S
10
SSE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
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
5:52PM1.17m
5:11AM1.01m
6:51PM1.27m
Low Tide
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
11:50PM0.57m
11:48AM0.10m
00:58AM0.52m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
20
20
19
19
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
20
19
21
20
Feels °C
17
18
16
16
14
16
17
16
17
16
15
16
17
16
17
19
18
19
19
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
268
680
4806
4851
7445
7211
4128
4736
3193
2078
1898
1699
1775
2584
2027
995
718
318
195
180
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
1.6
SSW
18
0.5
SE
11
1.3
S
15
2.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
96
35
19
1574
56
716
1898
11
18
39
127
50
149
241
209
222
355
288
202
150
146
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
23
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.1
SW
22
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
S
26
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
28
51
121
78
29
29
18
11
13
14
13
13
229
215
142
211
252
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
4
0.8
ESE
5
Energy kJ
19
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
27
1293
1261
1261
1261
1261
1323
1420
554
1352
1386
27
1263
1365
0
554
1256
0
18
1322
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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).

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