Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s break it down. The 16-day window for Tenia is a proper mixed bag. Most of the first week is blown out or messy, and you’ll be waiting a full week for the one clear standout. But when it turns, it turns good.
Lots of cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions through the first few days. Sunday 30th August is a total wash—onshore wind, choppy 6ft SSW swell. Mod energy (884). Monday 31st is similar but smaller, 5–5ft. Tuesday 1st September looks interesting but the wind ruins it: a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period but cross-shore wind messes the surface. Combined energy is strong (2878). Tuesday afternoon’s 8ft S swell with 16 seconds and 3360 energy is for experts only, but the wind hits 25 mph cross-shore. Not worth it.
Wednesday 2nd September morning shows a little hope: 8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-onshore breeze. Moderate energy (2152). It’s marginal, but the best of a rough first week. Thursday and Friday fade out.
The real standout is Sunday 6th September morning. Glassy—wind swings to a light SW at 3 mph, total calm. A solid 6ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, and moderate-strong combined energy (1327). This is a reef break, so that long-period swell will wrap in beautifully and hold its shape. For experienced surfers, this is the one to zero in on. After that, the pattern goes mixed again with onshore winds creeping back.
Then another glimmer at the very end: Monday 14th September morning has a clean 6ft S swell with a cross-off breeze. By the afternoon, light ENE wind and glassy conditions again on a 5ft S swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (1244). That’s a nice way to finish the run.
Crowds can pop up at Tenia when the quality shows. Water temp is 73°, a fraction above average for this time of year, so no issues there.
Overall, if you’re a regular, wait for the 6th September; that’s the one that’ll stick in your memory. The rest is mostly average or only for the die-hards with a tolerance for lumps.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 854 | 850 | 735 | 318 | 383 | 372 | 2864 | 3258 | 2526 | 2144 | 2027 | 1581 | 1156 | 860 | 531 | 361 | 129 | 176 | 229 | 124 | 524 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:09AM1.18m | 9:29PM1.36m | 9:47AM1.20m | 9:58PM1.32m | 10:27AM1.19m | 10:29PM1.25m | 11:12AM1.16m | 11:02PM1.17m | 12:05PM1.12m | 11:41PM1.07m | 1:13PM1.06m | 00:32AM0.97m | 2:45PM1.04m | 1:50AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.18m | 3:46PM0.22m | 4:19AM0.16m | 4:24PM0.30m | 4:54AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.40m | 5:34AM0.18m | 5:57PM0.51m | 6:24AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.61m | 7:28AM0.27m | 8:49PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 854 | 850 | 735 | 318 | 193 | 307 | 2864 | 3258 | 2526 | 2144 | 2027 | 1581 | 1156 | 860 | 531 | 361 | 129 | 145 | 229 | 85 | 524 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 30 | 86 | 7 | 357 | 14 | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 31 | 92 | 173 | 100 | 47 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SE 15 | E 9 | SSW 16 | S 24 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | S 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 2 | 100 | 11 | 216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 72 | 176 | 54 | 124 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | E 4 | — | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 383 | 372 | — | 102 | — | — | 38 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1266 | 1386 | 1306 | 1386 | 1365 | 66 | 1256 | 1256 | 0 | 27 | 1265 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 1365 | 1340 | 0 | 809 | 809 | 0 |
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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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