Surf Forecasts:
Tamarack Ave. surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
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 coming up for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The next week or so will see some rideable swell, but the quality is being held back by tricky conditions. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate, pushing into the 900s to 1100s at times, so there’s definitely some push. Water temps are sitting around 73°F on the Saturday morning, which is a massive 5°F warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a real standout.
The main break in the frame is Tamarack Ave. (California). This is a beach and jetty setup, so it's exposed to the west, which is where the optimal swell direction is coming from. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it's an advanced wave, so leave the foamie at home.
The first real action starts on Saturday, July 25th. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 21 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is light onshore from the SW, so it’s not clean, but the energy is there. The combined energy is 911. Saturday afternoon drops a bit to 3ft from the SW, period 21 seconds, still onshore.
Sunday, July 26th picks up a touch, with a 4ft SW swell, period 19 seconds. Still onshore winds, but the energy is up to 938. It’s marginal, but if you’re keen, there’s a wave to be had.
Monday, July 27th is the pick of the first week. The morning shows a 4ft SSW swell, period 18 seconds, with combined energy hitting 1150. The wind is still light onshore, but the size is there. This is the biggest and most powerful of the early run.
From Tuesday, July 28th through Thursday, July 30th, we stay in the 4ft to 6ft range. The period drops from 16 seconds down to 14 seconds, which is still decent. The winds stay light and onshore for the most part, keeping things a bit washy. The best energy here is on Thursday afternoon, July 30th, with a 6ft S swell and 14-second period, combined energy of 1374.
Friday, July 31st is the big one. The morning sees a 7ft S swell with a 14-second period, combined energy of 1640. That’s the strongest energy of the entire forecast. The catch? The wind switches to a cross-onshore, making it choppy and bumpy. This is expert territory at that size. If you’re looking for a clean, powerful wave, this is the best on offer, but you’ll be fighting the texture.
After that, Saturday, August 1st drops to 6ft, then it’s a rapid decline. From Sunday, August 2nd onwards, we hit a long flat spell. The swell drops to 3ft, then 2ft, and the combined energy falls to the 100s and 200s. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions" from the 2nd all the way through to the 9th. There’s a gap of about 8 days with no real surf to recommend.
The standout is the Friday, July 31st morning session. That 7ft groundswell holds a lot of promise if you can handle the cross-onshore bump. The other standout is the Monday, July 27th morning, for the cleanest combo of size and wind in the early window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 799 | 640 | 1100 | 863 | 743 | 719 | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 921 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 724 | 679 | 740 | 1352 | 770 | 1640 | 1347 | 1192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:14PM2.07m | 9:28AM1.49m | 7:53PM2.15m | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:04PM2.25m | 10:43AM1.59m | 9:37PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM1.23m | 2:45AM0.31m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:16AM0.24m | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:15AM0.19m | 3:28PM1.02m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.99m | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 799 | 640 | 1100 | 863 | 743 | 719 | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 921 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 724 | 679 | 740 | 1352 | 683 | 1640 | 1347 | 1192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 6 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | W 7 | S 15 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 80 | 19 | 99 | 46 | 33 | 22 | 72 | 50 | 74 | 90 | 48 | 45 | 69 | 284 | 265 | 358 | 22 | 770 | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | S 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 49 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 40 | 22 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 91 | 161 | 38 | 22 | 12 | — | 18 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 32 | 108 | 185 | 6 | 31 | 101 | 31 | 101 | 31 | 2 | 101 | 101 | 6 | 108 | 185 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
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