Tamarack Ave. Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Tamarack Ave. over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's looking like a real mixed bag. We've got a little pulse of energy coming through, but for the most part, the conditions are pretty average. The water is sitting at a warm 75°, which is a solid 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's really unusual, so you can definitely leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real chance for a surf starts on Wednesday the 22nd, but to be honest, it's not great. We've got a 3ft swell from the SSW with a moderate 14-second period, and the wind is coming out of the WNW at 9 mph. That wind is cross-on, so it's going to be bumpy and choppy. The combined energy is moderate (553). Not one to rush out for.

Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the S with a similar period, and the winds ease up a touch from the WSW at 6 mph in the morning. It's still a cross-on breeze, so it's not going to be glassy, but the chop will be smaller. The energy is moderate (649). Still, you're looking at a marginal day.

Friday the 24th is the first real standout, even if the swell is small. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the SW, but get this – the period jumps to a whopping 24 seconds. That's very long period groundswell energy and it will bring some serious shape if it lines up. The wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW at 9 mph, which is not ideal, but the energy is moderate (947). This is a spot that gets exposed to west swells, and this SW direction is a good match. It's an advanced spot that is fairly consistent, so it won't be a total gamble, but the onshore wind makes it a challenge.

The weekend into the following week sees the swell size creep up. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have 4ft to 4ft swells from the SSW, with periods around 17-18 seconds. The wind shifts to a straight onshore breeze from the SW at 6-9 mph. The energy is strong, hitting 1032 and 1176. Still, with the onshore wind, it's not the cleanest, but for the experienced crew, there will be some heavy lines out there.

Now, for the true standout of the forecast period: Friday the 31st of July through to Saturday the 1st of August. On Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the S with a 14-second period, and by Saturday morning, it's 6ft from the S, with the period holding at 14 seconds. The energy is very strong at 1196 and 1371. The wind on Saturday is from the W at 9 mph, which is cross-on, making it a bit choppy. But it's the size that's the story here. That's a proper swell. It's pushing into the 'too big for beginners' territory at 6ft, so leave the foamy at home. This is for the advanced crew.

The energy drops off quickly after that, with Sunday the 2nd of August seeing 5ft from the SSW with a shorter 12-second period and energy of 766. The following week dries up into poor conditions with weak energy.

And then, just when you think it's over, there's a glimmer at the very end. Thursday the 6th of August shows a 6ft to 6ft swell from the S again, with a 15-second period and very strong energy (1357-1496). This is another promising, but less certain, long-range call. The wind is cross-on from the W at 9 mph again, so it'll be a bit rough, but the size and period will be there.

So, the two best bets are Friday afternoon the 24th for that ultra-long period, small but powerful swell, and the weekend of Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August for the biggest swell of the window. The rest is marginal at best.

Rusty.

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