Tongo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down Tongo Reef. This is a reef break built for the advanced crew, and it’s fairly consistent through the coming weeks. One thing you’ll notice right away – the water’s a balmy 78°F, which is 9°F warmer than typical for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’re surfing in a warm bath.

The action starts Friday afternoon, September 4th, with a solid 6ft swell pumping in from the southwest, with a 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, packing strong energy (combined energy 1595). The wind’s a cross-off breeze from the south at 12 mph, keeping things reasonably clean. But at 6ft, this is for experts only – beginners, stay on the sand. The swell direction from the SW is exactly what this break wants.

Saturday morning, September 5th, the swell drops to 5ft, still SW at 14 seconds (energy 1097). Wind’s cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. By afternoon, it’s 5ft (period 14s, energy 985). All clean, but the quality is just “marginal.”

Sunday morning, September 6th, is the standout. The swell’s down to 4ft, but the wind is a gentler cross-off at 9 mph, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” The period is a nice 14 seconds, so there’s shape. The combined energy (732) is moderate. For a reef, this is a top pick – clean, not too big, but fun for advanced surfers. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep your wits about you.

Monday morning, September 7th, is another gem. A tiny 3ft swell, but with a stunning 17-second period – very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (714), and with only a light 6 mph breeze from the south, it’ll be glassy. That’s a major plus. It’s small, but the conditions will be perfect for a long, smooth ride.

The rest of the first week runs from 3ft to 5ft SW swells, mostly clean with cross-off winds. Wednesday morning, September 9th, is notable – 5ft from the SW at 17 seconds (energy 1430, strong). Wind is cross-off at 16 mph. That’s for experts again.

Into the second week, the surf goes quiet. From Friday September 11th through Monday September 14th, you’re looking at 2ft to 3ft swells with periods of 13-16 seconds. Energy drops to 400-700. It’s all “marginal.” Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th hold at 4ft SW, still not firing.

Saturday September 13th morning has a weird 4ft SSE swell with only an 8-second period – short and weak (energy 499). Skip it. But Sunday afternoon September 13th brings a 2ft SSW swell with an 18-second period (energy 542) – that long period could give nice lines for the experienced who don’t mind knee-high.

The best of the whole 16 days? Sunday morning, September 6th. That 4ft SW swell, gentle wind, and “very good” conditions is the one to chase. Monday morning September 7th is a close second – glassy and tiny but with that super-long period. Both are for advanced surfers. Beginners, this isn’t your window. And for the long-range stuff after September 14th, it’s mostly small and nothing special – don’t bank on it.

Rusty out.

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