Surf Forecasts:
Tam O'Shanter surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tam O'Shanter this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tam O'Shanter in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tam O'Shanter over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Tam O’Shanter. It’s a point break that doesn’t break often, so when it talks, we listen. But fair warning, it’s gonna be a real slow start.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch here. From now until the 24th of July, it’s just flat and poor. Tiny waves, weak energy, and nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid week of nothing, so don’t hold your breath.
Things start to show a pulse on Friday the 24th of July. We’ve got a building swell from the WNW, pushing 6ft to 7ft, with energy climbing into the moderate range (292 to 551). The wind is cross-off from the WSW, keeping things clean. It’s a bit raw and on the bigger side, but it’s a sign of life. The real standout though starts to build over the weekend.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July are the ones to circle. Saturday morning has 5ft WNW swell with clean conditions and light winds. By Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and energy of 824. The wind is light and variable, keeping it clean. That’s a solid, punchy swell for a point break, and with it being a rare-breaker, this is a special window. The water temp is about 56°F, which is normal for the time of year.
Now, look ahead to the end of the month and into August. Wednesday the 29th of July morning is a big one for the experienced crew: 10ft NW swell, long period of 9 seconds, and a massive energy reading of 1235. Offshore wind from the SW. That’s powerful, clean, and hefty. This is expert territory. Then on Saturday the 1st of August, we get a glassy morning with a 13ft WNW swell, 10-second period, and energy of 3131. That’s some serious grunt. For the brave, this is the best of the best on offer, but only if you’ve got the skill.
Crowds are a possibility here, especially when it’s pumping like this. Tam O’Shanter is a fickle wave, so when it’s on, it’s a magnet.
Stay patient, keep an eye on that weekend of the 26th, and the big days at the end. This could be a good run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 13 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 15 |
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 kJ | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 60 | 103 | 192 | 83 | 32 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:48PM2.83m | 1:54AM2.84m | 2:41PM2.87m | 2:53AM2.79m | 3:30PM2.89m | 3:48AM2.73m | 4:16PM2.86m | 4:41AM2.65m | 5:00PM2.81m | 5:32AM2.56m | 5:42PM2.73m | 6:20AM2.48m | 6:22PM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM0.54m | 8:17AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.20m | 9:42PM0.39m | 9:59AM0.33m | 10:33PM0.36m | 10:46AM0.47m | 11:21PM0.36m | 11:31AM0.61m | 00:06AM0.40m | 12:15PM0.74m | 00:49AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 32 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | NW 13 | — | — | NW 16 | NW 10 | NW 14 | N 11 | NW 13 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — |
| kJ | 24 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 7 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | W 9 | NW 16 | — | NW 14 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 30 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 32 | — | — | 16 | 60 | 103 | 192 | 13 | 69 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 164 | 168 | 164 | 164 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 178 | 148 | 148 | 129 | 50 | 164 | 373 | 164 |
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