Tamarack Ave. Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Tamarack Ave. over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – the window for a good session is pretty narrow. For the first week, through to the 16th of July, it’s looking like a write-off. The swell is small, the wind is mostly on it, and the energy is weak. You’re looking at a solid gap of nothing worth paddling out for.

Things start to flicker in the second week. The first real potential shows up around the 18th of July. The swell bumps up a touch, coming from the southwest, with moderate energy (546). It’s still marginal, but we’re getting closer. The break is an exposed beach and jetty setup, and the southwest swell is the direction it wants. The trick is the wind – light and on it in the morning, which could keep things clean enough for a paddle if you’re patient. But don’t expect any fireworks.

The standout, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day run, looks to be on the 19th of July, Sunday morning. We’ve got a solid south-west swell pushing in with strong wave energy (734) and a period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. It’ll be running about 3ft. That combination, with the light cross-onshore breeze, could actually set up some lined-up walls. But here’s the thing: a long period swell like that can break a bit straight on a beach setup, so it’s not the perfect point break scenario. Still, with the moderate energy and the right direction, it’s your best bet. Just know that Ta-marack can get a crowd, so a dawn patrol might be your move. There’s another pulse on the 20th, but the wind turns a bit more cross-on.

The 21st of July, Tuesday, sees a similar size swell hanging in there, again from the SSW, with moderate energy (515). The wind is light cross-on, so not perfect, but rideable. This is about as good as it gets during this run.

For the experts out there, don’t hold your breath. The swell never gets over 5ft, so there’s nothing big or critical in the mix. If you’re a beginner, the small days in the first week are pretty flat, and the better days in the second week could still be a little too much if you’re just starting out, with waves around 3ft.

Overall, it’s a lean couple of weeks. The 19th of July morning is the pick of the litter, but it’s a marginal call. Everything else is a wait-and-see. Keep your eyes on the forecasts – sometimes a blank run like this can shift.

Rusty.

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