
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarama Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarama Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
86 | 171 | 154 | 202 | 151 | 192 | 329 | 191 | 256 | 329 | 173 | 320 | 854 | 261 | 294 | 306 | 295 | 245 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:46AM0.95m | 4:24PM1.22m | 5:35AM1.05m | 5:18PM1.25m | 6:15AM1.16m | 6:07PM1.28m | 6:52AM1.28m | 6:52PM1.31m | 7:28AM1.40m | 7:37PM1.32m | 8:05AM1.52m | 8:23PM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.39m | 10:04AM0.60m | 11:16PM0.34m | 11:09AM0.54m | 11:56PM0.28m | 12:04PM0.45m | 00:33AM0.22m | 12:52PM0.35m | 1:08AM0.17m | 1:38PM0.25m | 1:44AM0.15m | 2:24PM0.15m | 2:21AM0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
55 | 99 | 2 | 136 | 151 | 3 | 214 | 2 | 2 | 208 | 4 | 4 | 422 | 261 | 5 | 306 | 295 | 245 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | S 13 | — | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 17 | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
12 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | 52 | 15 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
15 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | — | NNW 2 |
86 | 171 | 154 | 202 | — | 192 | 329 | 191 | 256 | 329 | 173 | 320 | 854 | — | 294 | 13 | 38 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 412 | 0 | 36 | 492 | 29 | 106 | 721 | 0 | 152 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 11 |
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Information about the Tamarama Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tamarama Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamarama Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tamarama Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tamarama Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tamarama Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tamarama Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










