Tamarama Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next stretch of surf at Tamarama Reef. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so when it fires, you’ve got to be on it. The water temp is sitting right around 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so a normal 3/2 fullsuit will do.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m sorry to say. Sunday the 19th is a dud – onshore SE wind, lumpy 6ft swell from the ENE, and the energy is weak-to-moderate (957). The afternoon is barely better. Monday the 20th morning is where we get our first real look: a clean 6ft ENE swell with a nice 11-second period, and a light offshore WNW breeze. The combined energy is moderate (803), and the report says expect very good surf. That’s your first real window. The afternoon gets ruined by a NE cross-shore.

Tuesday the 21st is worth a paddle. Morning has a clean 4ft, 10-second ENE swell with a light offshore NNW wind. Energy is on the lower side (369), but it’s clean. Wednesday the 22nd drops off fast – only 3ft by morning, then a tiny 3ft glassy afternoon that’s surfable but ordinary.

Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th is all poor to marginal. Strong winds, messy conditions, and the swell is all over the place. Do yourself a favour and sit that block out.

Now, Sunday the 26th afternoon shows a glimmer: a clean 4ft S swell, 10 seconds, with a light W breeze. The energy is moderate (373), and the report says expect good surf. That’s a solid session to pencil in.

But the real standout – the one you’ve been waiting for – is Tuesday the 28th. The morning brings a solid 7ft S swell, 13-second period, with a clean offshore W wind. The combined energy jumps to 2413, which is strong. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets huge – 12ft from the SSE with a 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 5738. That is too big for this break, even for the best. The wind is cross-on, but the swell is enormous. For the advanced crew, the morning of the 28th is your best bet.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are also top-tier. Wednesday morning has a 8ft SSE swell, 13 seconds, with a light offshore WNW wind. Energy is strong (1713). Thursday morning is a bit smaller at 5ft, but still clean with a NW offshore. The 31st and into August 1st stay rideable, but the wind is getting strong.

From Sunday the 2nd of August, it all goes quiet again – strong winds, tiny swell, and nothing worth the drive.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Monday the 20th morning, Sunday the 26th afternoon, and the standout is Tuesday the 28th morning for the experienced crew. Get out there.

Rusty.

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