Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenia in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2056 | 3874 | 3321 | 2187 | 1546 | 1086 | 1613 | 2824 | 2322 | 1939 | 1826 | 6905 | 4686 | 3204 | 1724 | 929 | 775 | 848 | 2123 | 2755 | 1899 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.01m | 11:46PM0.90m | 2:01PM0.95m | 00:41AM0.82m | 3:46PM0.96m | 2:37AM0.78m | 5:02PM1.02m | 4:27AM0.82m | 5:49PM1.10m | 5:31AM0.89m | 6:24PM1.18m | 6:18AM0.98m | 6:54PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.64m | 6:41AM0.36m | 7:56PM0.69m | 7:56AM0.41m | 10:04PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.41m | 11:25PM0.62m | 10:43AM0.37m | 00:08AM0.53m | 11:37AM0.31m | 00:41AM0.44m | 12:20PM0.26m | 1:11AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1072 | 3874 | 3321 | 2187 | 1546 | 936 | 1613 | 2824 | 2322 | 1939 | 1826 | 6905 | 4686 | 3204 | 1724 | 929 | 775 | 848 | 2123 | 2755 | 780 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 286 | 397 | 348 | 1086 | 530 | 17 | 23 | 13 | 1032 | 35 | 21 | — | 5 | 74 | 356 | 139 | — | — | 1899 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | — | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 17 | 6 | 212 | 353 | 17 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 5 | 254 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 2056 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 12 | — | — | 246 | 149 | 179 | 827 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1261 | 1261 | 1323 | 1323 | 1437 | 27 | 1323 | 1920 | 0 | 75 | 1340 | 27 | 803 | 1420 | 0 | 1266 | 1386 | 1266 | 1266 | 1386 | 65 |
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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).
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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