Tonchigue Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.83° N 79.95° W

Tonchigue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tonchigue sea temperature is
27.4°C
2.1° 

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


Tonchigue surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonchigue in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.7
SW
17
1
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
19
0.7
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
302
525
425
362
342
229
175
172
159
118
96
93
106
86
69
61
142
233
316
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
Wind State
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cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:22AM3.02m
4:35PM2.93m
4:55AM3.11m
5:11PM2.97m
5:29AM3.14m
5:47PM2.95m
6:04AM3.11m
6:26PM2.89m
6:42AM3.03m
7:09PM2.78m
7:26AM2.90m
7:58PM2.64m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.33m
10:31AM0.40m
10:42PM0.29m
11:06AM0.31m
11:16PM0.28m
11:41AM0.28m
11:51PM0.32m
12:18PM0.29m
00:29AM0.40m
12:59PM0.35m
1:12AM0.52m
1:46PM0.46m
2:02AM0.68m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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