Tenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what's coming down the line for us. It's a bit of a mixed bag with a long wait, but there's a glimmer of something interesting if you're patient.

First up, let's talk about the water. When we finally get a chance to paddle out at Tenia, the water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is about 0.5°F above the norm for this time of year. That's about what you'd expect, nothing unusual.

Right now and through the end of August, honestly, it's a write-off. The wind is a mess, blowing cross-on or cross for days, and the conditions are just choppy and lumpy. The swell energy is weak to moderate, but it's all blown out. There's nothing to recommend until we hit the first week of September.

We get a bit of a tease on Tuesday, September 1st, with a big jump in swell energy – a strong pulse – but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, keeping things lumpy. The surf is still marginal at best. The real kicker doesn't come until Wednesday, September 9th. That morning, we're looking at a solid 12ft SSW swell with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is massive. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which is a huge plus. But here's the thing – that's a lot of water. At 12ft, this is strictly for the experts. It's a big, powerful set-up that's going to be a handful. Tenia is a reef, so it can handle it, but if you're not on your game, you'll get worked.

The latter part of the second week, around September 11th, offers a more manageable window. The Friday morning shows an 8ft SSW swell, with a very long period of 17 seconds and a solid energy reading. The wind is light and cross-on, so it's still a bit bumpy. But the standout is Friday afternoon, where the wind goes light – almost nothing – and the swell is still 8ft with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is strong, and the wind is described as "clean." That's the pick of the bunch. That long-period groundswell will be breaking nicely at Tenia, a reef break that loves that direction. Just remember, 8ft is still expert territory, and with those long gaps between sets, you'll have time to recover.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total loss. Don't bother. The second week has two things worth watching. The 9th of September is a massive, dangerous swell for experts only. The 11th of September, especially the afternoon, looks promising with clean conditions and a solid, long-period swell. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but this one's a long way out.

Rusty.

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