
Surf Forecasts:
Tenia surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SSW swell with 883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s 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 1.1m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenia over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Tenia.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap where the surf just isn’t coming together. From the 12th of July right through to the 24th, the conditions are mostly messy—cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and small, weak swell. There are a few moments where the wind drops and the sea glassed off, like Wednesday the 15th morning and Thursday the 16th afternoon, but the swell is either too small or the energy is just average. The 16th afternoon has a clean 4.3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period (moderate energy at 680), but it’s followed by more poor conditions. It’s a tease, not a standout.
The real story is the last few days of the forecast. The standouts are Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. Saturday morning, the 25th, is the best of the bunch. The swell pulses up to 4.6ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 1489—that’s strong. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the WSW, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but it’s got enough power that it’s not for beginners. At 4.6ft, it’s a fun size for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have a few others out, but with that clean glass, it’ll be worth it.
Sunday the 26th morning is bigger, 8.2ft from the SSW with a 12-second period and combined energy at 1923—that’s very strong. That’s expert territory. The wind is light cross-shore from the NW, so it’s still clean, but at that size the reef will be cranking, and you’ll want to be on your game. The water temperature is 73.6°F with a small anomaly of 0.4°F, so it’s pretty average for this time of year—nothing unusual.
The 24th of July Friday is the warm-up. The morning has a 5.9ft SSW swell with a 9-second period and 717 energy, but the wind is cross-shore from the SE. It’s a bit lumpy, but the size is there. The afternoon jumps to 6.6ft with an 11-second period and 1466 energy, but again the cross-shore wind messes it up. Saturday morning is the clean window.
So, bottom line: sit tight through the first week and a half. The 25th of July, Saturday morning, is your best bet. Glassy conditions, solid groundswell, and a reef that knows how to handle it. Sunday the 26th is for the brave.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
283 | 295 | 144 | 111 | 94 | 44 | 26 | 31 | 58 | 114 | 212 | 280 | 559 | 653 | 309 | 219 | 220 | 297 | 260 | 188 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:51PM1.27m | 6:14AM1.02m | 7:42PM1.36m | 7:11AM1.05m | 8:30PM1.43m | 8:03AM1.08m | 9:14PM1.46m | 8:52AM1.10m | 9:55PM1.46m | 9:41AM1.10m | 10:34PM1.42m | 10:29AM1.09m | 11:11PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.10m | 00:58AM0.52m | 12:44PM0.03m | 1:55AM0.47m | 1:36PM-0.02m | 2:44AM0.42m | 2:24PM-0.04m | 3:30AM0.38m | 3:10PM-0.02m | 4:13AM0.34m | 3:53PM0.04m | 4:54AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
167 | 137 | 117 | 78 | 67 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 58 | 114 | 212 | 219 | 559 | 653 | 309 | 219 | 112 | 297 | 260 | 188 | 128 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 |
149 | 144 | 144 | 69 | 75 | 38 | 23 | 31 | 55 | 41 | 146 | 280 | 102 | 27 | 229 | 188 | 220 | 126 | 161 | 66 | 280 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
283 | 295 | 52 | 111 | 94 | 34 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 44 | 19 | 46 | 29 | — | 20 | 11 | 57 | 13 | 12 | 94 | 156 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 225 | — | — | 29 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 47 | 38 | 84 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 1365 | 0 | 21 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 803 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
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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.
Tenia is 54 km (34 miles) from Thio. If you plan a holiday in New Caledonia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Thio. Thio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










