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Lat Long: 0.83° N 79.95° W

Tonchigue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tonchigue sea temperature is
28.4°C
2.7° 

Tonchigue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tonchigue surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonchigue this week:

The surf forecast for Tonchigue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonchigue in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 13th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 13th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonchigue over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:56AM3.06m
5:23PM2.94m
5:31AM2.94m
5:59PM2.82m
6:07AM2.79m
6:37PM2.66m
6:44AM2.61m
7:19PM2.49m
7:26AM2.44m
8:07PM2.33m
8:16AM2.27m
9:07PM2.22m
9:20AM2.16m
10:19PM2.20m
Low Tide
11:10AM0.19m
11:25PM0.44m
11:45AM0.29m
00:01AM0.57m
12:22PM0.43m
00:39AM0.73m
1:02PM0.60m
1:21AM0.90m
1:47PM0.77m
2:12AM1.06m
2:41PM0.93m
3:17AM1.18m
3:48PM1.02m
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Information about the Tonchigue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tonchigue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tonchigue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tonchigue 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 (Tonchigue) 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 Tonchigue 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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