Tamarack Ave. Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, overall, we’re looking at a pretty quiet and drawn-out stretch here at Tamarack Ave. The surf for the next two weeks is mostly marginal, with a lot of days where it’s just not quite coming together. The good news is that the water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 74.3°. That’s a solid 6.3° warmer than usual, which is very unusual for late August.

The first real chance to even get a half-decent wave comes on Monday the 24th, but honestly, it’s a tough sell. We’ve got a tiny 2.0ft swell from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 18 seconds, which means it’ll be fat and slow. The wind is onshore from the WSW, so it’s going to be bumpy and pretty poor. The combined energy is weak at 357, so don’t expect much.

Tuesday the 25th is a similar story. The swell bumps up slightly to 2.3ft, but the period drops to 16 seconds, and we’ve got a light cross-onshore breeze. The waves will be there, but it’s a real struggle to find a good one. The energy is still moderate, around 400, but it’s not doing anyone any favors.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell picking up to 4.3ft, with a 12-second period from the S. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The energy is moderate at 817, but it’s still a marginal forecast. This is a beach and jetty setup, so the long period (12 seconds) can make it a bit sectiony.

Thursday the 27th is flat, poor surf conditions. Nothing to see here.

Friday the 28th brings a 2.6ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period. The morning wind is onshore, but the afternoon picks up a light cross-onshore. The energy is moderate at 522. It’s still marginal, but the longer period might offer a few clean lines if you can find the right bank.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got 3.3ft to 3.6ft, 15-17 second period swells from the SSW. The wind is onshore, but the energy is building, hitting 753 on Saturday afternoon. It’s still not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The water is still much warmer than normal, so at least you’ll be comfortable while you’re not catching waves.

The first week of September is a slow grind. There’s a hint of something on the 1st and 2nd, with 4.3ft to 4.9ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and the swell is short period (12-13 seconds). The energy is moderate, around 600-700. It’s a lot of work for not much reward.

Now, the real standouts, the only true bright spots, are the mornings of the 4th and 5th of September. On Friday the 4th, we’ve got a 3.6ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period, and the wind is light and onshore. The combined energy is solid at 839. Then on Saturday the 5th, it’s 4.3ft with a 16-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1094. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s light. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The swell is still under 4.9ft, so it’s not too big for anyone, but the long period and the moderate energy could produce some decent, clean-ish waves if you get out early. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

After that, it trails off again. The last few days of the forecast are a lot of the same: marginal, with light winds and small, long-period swells. The energy is moderate, but it’s just not consistent enough to get excited about. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent onshore wind and small, choppy waves might be more interesting than paddle surfing.

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