Tongo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, well, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got surf, but it's not really doing much for us. The conditions are holding it back, so don't expect anything too special right out of the gate.

We kick things off on Friday, July 31st. Tongo Reef is seeing a mixed bag. The swell is there, around 3ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the water is a stunning 80°, which is a solid 10° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s incredibly warm. But the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, which is a bit of a buzzkill. The wave energy is moderate at 363, but the report is calling it “marginal” so we’re not getting excited.

This same pattern drags on through the weekend and into the first few days of August. The swell stays in the 4ft to 5ft range, mostly from the SSE, but the wind just won’t let up. It’s a constant cross-off breeze, enough to keep the surface a little messy. This is a reef break, so a bit of chop isn't the end of the world, but it's not the clean, groomed stuff we want. The energy ticks up into the 400s and 500s, but the scores are still low.

Now, Thursday, August 6th, things start to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 756. The wind also backs off to a gentle 9 mph breeze. It’s still cross-off, but a lighter breeze is a big improvement. The surf is still “marginal” on paper, but you can feel the potential.

Then we hit the standout window. Friday, August 7th is the one to circle. The morning shows 4ft of swell from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph. The report actually says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m inclined to agree. The energy is up at 740. This is a reef break, and that long-period groundswell is going to wrap in beautifully, offering up some proper, lined-up walls. It’s advanced, but for those who know the lineup, this is the best the forecast gets. The window actually extends through Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th with similar setups – solid 3ft to 4ft waves, long periods, and light winds.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag, but we get a solid pulse of energy around August 13th and 14th. Thursday the 13th has a 20-second period swell hitting with 3ft and a massive energy reading of 1168. By Friday the 14th, we’re seeing 4ft waves from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is still massive at 1162. The wind is a gentle 9 mph on Friday afternoon. That’s a lot of power in the water, and while it’s a bit further out, it’s a promising sign for the end of the run. Keep an eye on that.

So, to sum it up, the first week is a bit of a slow burn with consistent but average conditions. The window from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th is your best bet for the cleanest, most powerful waves. The second week looks promising, especially around the 13th and 14th, but it’s a longer-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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