Surf Forecasts:
Teniente (Lieutenant) surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jun 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teniente (Lieutenant) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1016 | 920 | 690 | 519 | 444 | 243 | 595 | 1045 | 917 | 1119 | 1216 | 5020 | 8030 | 6509 | 6653 | 5543 | 5387 | 1508 | 2698 | 2475 | 2347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:27AM0.90m | 12:35PM1.53m | 1:23AM0.90m | 1:27PM1.43m | 2:21AM0.91m | 2:20PM1.30m | 3:22AM0.94m | 3:16PM1.16m | 4:24AM0.98m | 4:14PM1.02m | 5:25AM1.04m | 5:18PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM-0.03m | 5:53AM0.15m | 7:29PM0.01m | 6:50AM0.21m | 8:21PM0.05m | 7:52AM0.28m | 9:12PM0.11m | 9:01AM0.35m | 10:02PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.40m | 10:51PM0.22m | 11:37AM0.42m | 11:38PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 10 |
1016 | 920 | 690 | 519 | 444 | 243 | 386 | 1045 | 917 | 160 | 474 | 5020 | 8030 | 6509 | 6653 | — | — | 1206 | 799 | 1230 | 1422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 17 |
32 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 115 | 595 | 253 | 4 | 42 | 40 | 94 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 99 | — | — | 2347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 50 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 69 | 1119 | 1216 | 561 | 653 | 794 | — | 5543 | 5387 | 1508 | 2698 | 2475 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 688 | 126 | 224 | 213 | 0 |
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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.



