Surf Forecasts:
Tamarack Ave. surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarack Ave. this week:
The surf forecast for Tamarack Ave. over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarack Ave. in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarack Ave. over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the local stretch, focusing on Tamarack Ave. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you, it's a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a solid 16-day window with very little to get excited about.
The general pattern is tiny, weak swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds for the vast majority of the time. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is way above normal for this time of year—feels more like a bath than a wetsuit session, but not much else to write home about.
For the first week, from Monday the 3rd to Sunday the 9th, it's a write-off. Swell heights are barely scraping 2 to 3 feet, and the wind is either directly onshore from the WSW or SW, or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best, but it's all for nothing with that wind. The best call for this week is to find something else to do.
We hit a bit of a change around the 14th of August. The swell starts to pick up a little, with heights reaching about 3 feet from the SSW by the 15th, and combined energy jumps into the 400-500 range (moderate). But the wind is still a problem—mostly cross-onshore from the W. The 14th and 15th get a "marginal" tag, which is the best we see all period. The morning of the 15th (Saturday) might be the most interesting, with a light 6 mph cross-onshore wind and a 3-foot SSW swell. It's not a standout, but it's the least bad day on offer.
The second week, from the 16th onward, we're back to small, weak, and onshore. The 17th has a tiny window of light onshore winds, but the swell is dropping back to 2 feet. Probably not worth the paddle out.
So, the one bright spot I can point you to is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. Tamarack Ave. might see a few fun, cleanish lines with that 3-foot SSW swell. The light wind will keep it from being a total mess. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got. Expect a crowd likely, as it's a popular spot. Don't get your hopes up for anything bigger.
That's the long and short of it, folks. A long stretch of flat and poor conditions, with just one morning that might be worth a look. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, it's a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 80 | 91 | 91 | 118 | 107 | 75 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 126 | 329 | 243 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 | 411 | 305 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:46AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.10m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:33AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.16m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 83 | 15 | 118 | 107 | 11 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 84 | 329 | 111 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 | 411 | 305 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 80 | 91 | 54 | 15 | 36 | 75 | 8 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 114 | 243 | 103 | 69 | 94 | 98 | 13 | 42 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | W 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 91 | 58 | 8 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 79 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 72 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 122 | 122 | 31 | 31 | 900 | 31 | 31 | 101 | 0 |
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