
Surf Forecasts:
Teniente (Lieutenant) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Teniente (Lieutenant) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 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) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1879 | 2132 | 861 | 673 | 640 | 894 | 686 | 457 | 447 | 307 | 251 | 209 | 118 | 424 | 1007 | 1775 | 2089 | 1527 | 1030 | 703 | 471 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:28AM1.06m | 4:30PM0.80m | 5:32AM1.07m | 5:53PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:45PM0.29m | 11:05AM0.44m | 10:37PM0.36m | 12:29PM0.43m | 11:36PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 20 | 46 | 3 | — | 12 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
308 | 424 | 861 | 673 | 640 | 894 | 686 | 457 | 318 | 307 | 251 | 209 | 118 | 424 | 1007 | 1775 | 2089 | 1527 | 1030 | 703 | 471 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | N 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 12 |
367 | 77 | 373 | 134 | 444 | 347 | 313 | 302 | 447 | 138 | 105 | 125 | 98 | 82 | 9 | 90 | 87 | 163 | 134 | 134 | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 26 | SSW 11 | — | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
90 | — | 31 | 421 | 62 | — | — | 5 | 280 | 226 | 186 | 22 | 39 | 39 | 66 | 23 | — | 40 | 39 | 23 | 112 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — |
1879 | 2132 | 494 | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | 134 | 251 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 615 | 540 | 688 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 178 | 178 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 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.



