Surf Forecasts:
Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tamarama Reef on the other side of the tape measure.
The first few days are a mixed bag. Saturday the 29th of August has a 4ft SSE swell in the morning, but the wind is cross-on so it’s all messy. Energy is moderate (383). The water is 63°, pretty normal for this time of year. The afternoon turns onshore and is a total loss. Sunday the 30th of August morning is the standout here: a light offshore NW breeze, 3ft S swell, clean faces, and moderate energy (220). For an inconsistent reef like this, that’s a real treat – glassy and lined up.
Monday the 31st of August morning keeps the good vibes with a light cross-off NNW wind, 3ft S swell, and clean conditions (215 energy). The afternoons from here get choppy with onshore winds, so stick to the mornings. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is clean again, 3ft S swell with a long 11-second period – that’s groundswell and it’ll wrap nicely at the reef, moderate energy (211). The afternoon blows out.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is rideable but unexciting, 2ft S swell with a moderate offshore wind (135 energy). Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September mornings drop to tiny 2ft – not worth the wetsuit. There’s a big flat spell from Friday afternoon right through Saturday the 5th of September. On Saturday morning, a fresh offshore NW breeze at 22 mph blows over 1ft swell – that’s just wind chop.
Sunday the 6th of September morning is another standout: a light offshore NW wind, 5ft S swell, moderate-to-strong energy (320). Clean and punchy – crowds are possible but for an advanced spot, that’s a great session. Monday the 7th of September has strong cross-offshore winds over 28 mph, ruining 3ft to 5ft swell. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of September see swell building to 7ft S, but with fresh to strong cross-on winds, it’s lumpy, blown out, and best left for kiteboarding.
Thursday the 10th of September morning returns to calm with a light NNW offshore, 3ft SSE swell and clean surf (236 energy). Friday the 11th of September morning is a beauty: a light NNE cross-off, 2ft S swell with a 12-second period – that’s very long groundswell (251 energy). That period will make the reef come alive. Saturday the 12th of September morning is small but glassy with a slight offshore.
The final push comes Sunday the 13th of September morning: a light offshore NW, 4ft S swell, moderate-to-strong energy (340). Clean, solid, and a great way to wrap up the forecast period.
Bottom line: aim for Sunday the 30th of August morning, and Sunday the 13th of September morning. Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September mornings are solid runners-up for smaller clean waves. Everything else is either flat or blown to bits. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 251 | 157 | 99 | 123 | 202 | 124 | 130 | 136 | 184 | 188 | 133 | 94 | 70 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 69 | 40 | 28 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.43m | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:10PM1.34m | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 284 | 251 | 157 | 99 | 123 | 202 | 124 | 130 | 136 | 184 | 188 | 133 | 94 | 70 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 74 | 132 | 63 | 96 | 24 | 102 | 74 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 15 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 69 | 40 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 13 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 2 | — | — | E 3 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 16 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 |
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