
Surf Forecasts:
Tam Tam surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tam Tam this week:
The surf forecast for Tam Tam over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tam Tam in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tam Tam over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
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24 | 144 | 318 | 165 | 153 | 78 | 51 | 80 | 61 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM0.26m | 00:44AM0.33m | 1:21PM0.23m | 1:16AM0.30m | 2:20PM0.20m | 2:09AM0.27m | 4:58AM0.25m | 7:48PM0.24m | 6:56AM0.27m | 8:08PM0.27m | 7:49AM0.30m | 8:31PM0.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.12m | 7:28AM0.10m | 6:39PM0.14m | 8:24AM0.13m | 6:57PM0.17m | 10:41AM0.15m | 12:56PM0.13m | 1:02AM0.18m | 1:42PM0.10m | 1:52AM0.14m | 2:14PM0.08m | 2:27AM0.10m | |||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | — | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
7 | 11 | 318 | 165 | — | 78 | 51 | 80 | 61 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
24 | 144 | — | — | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 487 | 1879 | 55 | 155 | 2738 | 134 | 155 | 2738 | 0 | 54 | 2495 | 2211 | 2100 | 2738 | 2015 | 2015 | 2726 | 2071 | 2015 | 1984 | 1257 |
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Information about the Tam Tam Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tam Tam provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tam Tam can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tam Tam 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 (Tam Tam) 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 Tam Tam 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.
Tam Tam is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Jbail. If you plan a holiday in Lebanon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jbail. Jbail has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










