
Surf Forecasts:
Tennis Courts surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tennis Courts this week:
The surf forecast for Tennis Courts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tennis Courts in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tennis Courts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright lads, Rusty here. Let’s have a look.
I’m telling you straight, the first bit of this forecast is a slog. There’s swell coming, but the wind is a real bastard for most of it. The one shining moment is a beauty, but you’ll need to be patient and pick your moment.
The only break in the game is Tennis Courts. This is an advanced reef, so leave the foam boards at home. The water temp is about 80°, which is dead average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
We start off Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th with waves running 3ft to 5ft from the east, but the ENE wind is blowing 15 to 20 mph, making it a cross-off mess. It looks clean, but the energy is only moderate, topping out at 1295 on Sunday afternoon. It’s just not worth the hassle.
Tuesday the 28th sees the swell jump to 7ft in the morning, pushing 8ft in the afternoon from the east. The wind is still a problem though, a moderate cross-off. The energy gets strong, hitting 2340 in the afternoon. Plenty of power, but that wind will trash it.
Then we get our window. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is the day. The swell is a solid 8ft from the ENE, but the real story is the wind: glassy, with a 3 mph westerly. That’s pure offshore. The period is a bit short at 10 seconds, but the energy is a strong 1721. For an advanced reef, that’s going to be pumping. This is the session to score. It’s fine for experienced surfers, but beginners should not even think about it.
After that, the rest of the week is a bust. The wind cranks up to a strong 25 mph from the ENE by Friday the 31st. The swell stays around 6ft to 8ft with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. The energy drops off, and the conditions are just poor. This setup is honestly more interesting for the kite surfers.
Then we hit a massive dry spell from the end of July through the first week of August. The wind stays stubborn, 15 to 25 mph from the ENE, smashing the surf. The swell drops to a pathetic 2ft to 4ft by the 6th and 7th of August, with periods under 10 seconds. The energy is weak, under 400. It’s a dead zone. There’s no surf on offer from the afternoon of the 29th until the 10th of August.
The final days, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August, are flat and pathetic. Swell is tiny at 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 14 seconds, but it’s completely wasted. The energy is the weakest of the whole run, down at 210. Don’t even bother waxing up.
So, here’s the deal: there’s one killer session – Wednesday morning, July 29th at Tennis Courts. Go get it. The rest is a long, boring stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
469 | 499 | 697 | 631 | 792 | 1380 | 1520 | 2157 | 2402 | 1509 | 611 | 361 | 333 | 240 | 327 | 459 | 469 | 826 | 880 | 825 | 956 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:56PM0.68m | 2:32AM0.21m | 3:29PM0.70m | 3:10AM0.23m | 3:59PM0.70m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:29PM0.70m | 4:28AM0.28m | 4:58PM0.68m | 5:11AM0.31m | 5:26PM0.64m | 5:57AM0.34m | 5:55PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.11m | 7:51AM0.01m | 10:49PM0.10m | 8:31AM0.01m | 11:11PM0.09m | 9:09AM0.01m | 11:34PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:58PM0.07m | 10:29AM0.06m | 00:22AM0.06m | 11:14AM0.11m | 00:48AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
469 | 499 | 697 | 631 | 792 | 1380 | 1520 | 2157 | 2402 | 1509 | 611 | 361 | 181 | 222 | 166 | 113 | 282 | 267 | 275 | 353 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | N 8 | S 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
348 | 341 | 333 | 228 | 222 | 213 | 143 | 179 | 192 | 195 | 90 | 239 | 154 | 207 | 177 | 163 | 239 | 176 | 127 | 125 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 9 | SW 21 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
21 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 17 | 192 | 95 | 7 | 54 | 82 | 171 | 106 | 71 | 42 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
362 | 435 | 325 | 282 | 273 | 130 | 179 | 105 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 333 | 240 | 327 | 459 | 469 | 826 | 880 | 825 | 956 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 42 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 50 | 128 | 44 | 45 | 39 |
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Information about the Tennis Courts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tennis Courts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tennis Courts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tennis Courts 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 (Tennis Courts) 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 Tennis Courts 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.
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