
Surf Forecasts:
Teniente (Lieutenant) surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 4,347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Teniente (Lieutenant) this week:
The surf forecast for Teniente (Lieutenant) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teniente (Lieutenant) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teniente (Lieutenant) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the NE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 128mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
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1597 | 1095 | 678 | 228 | 159 | 196 | 928 | 1479 | 1603 | 465 | 465 | 346 | 698 | 396 | 197 | 3121 | 1482 | 949 | 771 | 296 | 150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:31PM0.92m | 10:42AM1.61m | 11:20PM0.96m | 11:29AM1.59m | 00:07AM0.99m | 12:15PM1.51m | 00:55AM1.02m | 1:00PM1.38m | 1:44AM1.04m | 1:45PM1.23m | 2:34AM1.05m | 2:32PM1.07m | 3:29AM1.05m | 3:25PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.08m | 5:29PM-0.06m | 4:52AM0.07m | 6:13PM-0.05m | 5:43AM0.10m | 6:56PM-0.01m | 6:35AM0.16m | 7:37PM0.05m | 7:30AM0.24m | 8:18PM0.13m | 8:31AM0.33m | 9:00PM0.21m | 9:42AM0.41m | ||||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 66 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 |
1597 | 1095 | 678 | 188 | 148 | 196 | 928 | 219 | 493 | 452 | 367 | 322 | 698 | 396 | 197 | 121 | 233 | 164 | 771 | 296 | 150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 |
20 | 84 | 72 | 228 | 159 | 96 | 596 | 482 | 72 | 465 | 465 | 346 | 299 | 275 | 143 | 123 | 164 | 151 | 185 | 133 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 15 | N 7 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SSW 8 | WSW 11 |
— | — | 7 | 17 | 50 | 76 | 258 | 5 | 17 | 42 | 109 | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 179 | 40 | 119 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 48 | 475 | 412 | 1479 | 1603 | 889 | — | — | — | 29 | 2873 | 3121 | 1482 | 949 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 108 | 84 | 84 | 688 | 803 | 84 | 126 | 251 | 251 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 108 | 189 | 376 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 84 | 108 |
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Information about the Teniente (Lieutenant) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Teniente (Lieutenant) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Teniente (Lieutenant) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Teniente (Lieutenant) 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 (Teniente (Lieutenant)) 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 Teniente (Lieutenant) 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.



