Tongo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Alright, so Tongo Reef’s looking at a long 16-day stretch and honestly, the first week is pretty lackluster. There’s a steady cross-off wind keeping the surface clean, but the swell doesn’t have much punch. Water temp is sitting at 80°F right now, which is a wild 10°F warmer than usual – feels like a heated pool out there.

We kick off Saturday the 1st of August with a weak 2ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, cross-off wind blowing 25 km/h, and combined energy at a moderate 453. It’s poor, not worth suiting up. Sunday the 2nd brings a bit more size, 5ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s crumbly and weak. Marginal all the way.

Monday the 3rd through Tuesday the 4th – same deal: 4ft to 4ft SSE swell, short period, moderate cross-off. Energy in the 350s. Nothing cooking.

Wednesday the 5th sees a change – swell drops to 3ft but swings to the SW with a 14-second period, energy up to 564. It’s a proper groundswell, but tiny. Thursday the 6th gives us 3ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, energy at 748 – still marginal, but the longer period means better shape on the reef. Friday the 7th is the best of the first week: 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, energy at 797. Still just marginal, but the reef should line up those long-period waves nicely. The long waits between sets might make it feel slow, though.

Saturday the 8th through Sunday the 9th – size drops to 3ft to 4ft, energy eases off. Clean but unremarkable.

Monday the 10th of August – wind picks up to 30 km/h cross-off, but the swell is only 2ft from the SW with an 18-second period. Energy climbs to 835. Small, but for a small-wave reef session, there might be a few longer rides.

Tuesday the 11th through Wednesday the 12th – swell builds back to 5ft to 5ft from the SSE, period 9 to 10 seconds, energy in the 600s. Average at best.

Now, the standout window hits Thursday the 13th of August. Morning shows 5ft from the SSE at 11 seconds, energy jumping to 1144 – that’s strong combined energy. The afternoon shifts to 3ft from the SW with an 18-second period, energy at 1039. Moderate cross-off, clean conditions. Friday the 14th follows with 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, and energy hitting 1150 in the morning. Wind drops to a gentle 15 km/h cross-off in the afternoon, giving you glassy, long-period groundswell lines on the reef. That’s your best two days – advanced surfers only, the reef and long period demand respect, but the shape should be excellent.

Saturday the 15th – 4ft from the SW, 14-second period, energy at 881. Still decent. Sunday the 16th closes with 4ft from the SSE in the morning and 4ft from the SW in the afternoon, 16-second period, energy at 938. A solid end.

Bottom line – don’t bother with the first week. Mark your calendar for Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th of August. Tongo Reef is fairly consistent but it’s no joke for beginners – take it seriously. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so be ready. Water is way warmer than normal for August, so you’ll be fine in shorts. Stay sharp.

Rusty

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