Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SE 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 (Oct 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 299 | 435 | 197 | 239 | 183 | 88 | 264 | 65 | 210 | 44 | 135 | 237 | 32 | 107 | 113 | 99 | 54 | 33 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:04AM0.77m | 3:54PM1.04m | 3:53AM0.81m | 4:47PM1.10m | 5:02AM0.89m | 5:27PM1.16m | 5:53AM1.00m | 6:03PM1.21m | 6:36AM1.11m | 6:37PM1.25m | 7:16AM1.22m | 7:11PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.64m | 8:31AM0.43m | 10:31PM0.57m | 9:49AM0.43m | 11:18PM0.47m | 10:51AM0.40m | 11:54PM0.36m | 11:42AM0.36m | 00:27AM0.26m | 12:28PM0.33m | 00:59AM0.16m | 1:12PM0.31m | 1:32AM0.07m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 15 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 162 | 165 | 73 | 88 | 70 | 88 | 66 | 65 | 40 | 44 | 37 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 37 | 13 | 54 | 29 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 56 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 61 | 6 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 32 | 89 | 113 | 99 | 8 | 21 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | — | SE 8 | S 7 | S 21 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 53 | 81 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 14 | — | 10 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | E 3 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 5 | NE 3 | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 299 | 435 | 197 | 239 | 183 | 185 | 264 | 64 | 210 | 1 | 135 | 237 | — | 107 | 87 | 1 | — | 102 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1263 | 1365 | 0 | 1266 | 1266 | 0 | 1266 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 803 | 0 | 1263 | 1261 | 0 |
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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.
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