Surf Forecasts:
Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarama Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright mates, let's talk about the wave situation for the next few weeks.
First few days are a bust – don't bother checking the cams. There's a dry gap with no real surf at all until we get to the middle of the week. It's all small, weak, and forgettable.
The first real chance to score is on Wednesday the 15th in the morning. Tamarama Reef will be blasted by a solid 3.0m SE swell, period around 9 seconds, and the wave energy is maxed out (2611). That is a big, powerful beast. But you better be an expert – that's way too much for anyone not dialed in. The cross-shore wind from the SSW at 35 km/h is going to make it a lumpy, challenging paddle. Not a day for the faint-hearted.
Next up, the standout of the run looks to be Monday the 20th in the afternoon. Swell drops to a nice 1.7m from the ENE, period 9 seconds, with good energy (860). The wind turns offshore from the NNW at 20 km/h, giving you clean, groomed faces. That's a proper session for anyone comfortable on a reef.
Then on Wednesday the 22nd in the morning, we've got another good one. A 1.3m S swell with 9-second period, combined energy of 475, and a light WNW cross-offshore breeze. The surface will be clean and the waves will have some push. Solid all-around.
Our last real highlight is on Thursday the 23rd in the afternoon. The swell is tiny at 0.5m from the south, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that's pure groundswell. Combined energy is 337, and with light NNW winds, it'll be glassy and lined up. The waves will be thin but really clean and fun for the right board.
A quick heads-up: that 15th morning with 3.0m swell and strong cross-shore winds is more of a kite-surfing scenario than a standard paddle session for most people.
Remember, Tamarama Reef is inconsistent, but when it turns on, it's a lovely wave. The crowds can be thick, so be ready for company at the peak. Don't get discouraged by the early flat spell – the second week has some real promise.
Catch ya out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 361 | 194 | 176 | 149 | 86 | 54 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 61 | 1509 | 716 | 725 | 432 | 215 | 127 | 32 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:59AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.60m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:18PM1.70m | 7:09AM1.08m | 7:12PM1.78m | 8:05AM1.12m | 8:04PM1.82m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.30m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.26m | 2:06AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | 4:09PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 14 | E 9 | S 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 361 | 194 | 129 | 149 | 86 | 54 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 1102 | 465 | 539 | 279 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | ESE 6 | S 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 172 | 176 | 45 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 32 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | — | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 12 | 61 | 1509 | 716 | 725 | 432 | 215 | 127 | 25 | 71 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 223 | 291 | 223 | 77 | 61 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 20 |
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