
Surf Forecasts:
Teniente (Lieutenant) surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Teniente (Lieutenant) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teniente (Lieutenant) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
487 | 530 | 286 | 153 | 88 | 245 | 412 | 491 | 486 | 615 | 530 | 1346 | 865 | 938 | 480 | 497 | 302 | 458 | 320 | 495 | 690 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM0.83m | 9:01AM1.20m | 9:40PM0.92m | 9:35AM1.24m | 10:07PM1.01m | 10:08AM1.27m | 10:36PM1.11m | 10:41AM1.27m | 11:05PM1.20m | 11:16AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.28m | 11:52AM1.17m | 00:12AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.23m | 2:36AM0.35m | 3:41PM0.17m | 3:16AM0.28m | 4:07PM0.12m | 3:53AM0.21m | 4:32PM0.08m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:57PM0.07m | 5:09AM0.10m | 5:24PM0.07m | 5:49AM0.08m | 5:53PM0.09m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 15 |
153 | 102 | 64 | 153 | 88 | 245 | 412 | 491 | 486 | 615 | 530 | 1346 | 865 | 938 | 480 | 497 | 302 | 238 | 136 | 92 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 16 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 16 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | NW 13 |
70 | 5 | 96 | 61 | 40 | 63 | 97 | 59 | 155 | 236 | 350 | 57 | 222 | 133 | 199 | 180 | 171 | 41 | 42 | 13 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | NW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 21 | NW 15 | NW 15 | W 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 12 |
7 | — | 10 | 9 | 46 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 143 | 127 | 85 | 34 | 71 | 51 | 111 | 49 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
487 | 530 | 286 | 130 | 77 | 30 | 12 | — | 3 | — | 21 | 13 | 37 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 458 | 320 | 495 | 690 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 688 | 108 | 108 | 265 | 108 | 0 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 265 | 126 | 126 | 271 | 126 | 126 | 688 | 126 | 126 | 688 | 126 |
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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.



