Tamarama Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a decent pulse of energy coming through early on, but it’s a bit of a tease because the winds are going to chop it up. The window for truly clean waves is tight, so you’ve gotta be on your toes.

The main event kicks off on the 31st. We’re looking at a solid 6ft of south swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-on breeze and some chop. It’s a bit of a messy one, to be honest. The energy is moderate, around 570, but the quality just isn’t there. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you could, but it’s not going to be pretty.

Things start to clean up nicely on the morning of the 1st. The swell drops slightly to 5ft, but more importantly, the wind swings offshore and goes light. It’s going to be clean, and that’s a big positive. The energy is still moderate at 411, and it’s a much better prospect. Then, in the afternoon, it turns glassy with the swell at 5ft. That’s a prime window for a session after work or school.

Sunday the 2nd is where it’s at. The morning looks excellent. We’ve got 5ft of south-southeast groundswell with a 12-second period, pushing the energy up to 743. That’s some proper power. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean, well-shaped waves. This is the standout of the first week. Tamarama Reef (Region_URL) is the spot. This is a reef break, so it handles this kind of long-period swell well. It’s inconsistent, so be prepared to wait for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might get a few waves to yourself. This is one to circle. The afternoon on Sunday gets ruined by a strong cross-shore wind, so get your fill in the morning.

After that, Monday the 3rd has some small, clean waves in the 3ft range with a moderate offshore breeze, but the energy is dropping.

Then we hit a flat spell. Tuesday the 4th is basically nothing, and Wednesday the 5th is marginal. By Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, we get a slight bump back up to 5ft of south swell, with decent morning conditions both days. These mornings are your best bets for the middle of the period—clean, cross-off winds, and moderate energy around 350-410. But it’s not the quality of that Sunday.

After that, the energy fades out again. The second week drops right off. From the 8th through to the 15th, it’s mostly small and weak, with only a few days where you might get a knee-high wave. The winds also get strong and gusty for a few days, which doesn’t help. There’s one last pulse of energy on the 14th with a 3ft south swell, but it’s pretty ordinary. This whole second week is a write-off for any serious surfing. It’s the kind of stretch where the sandbar seems a long way off.

So, the plan is simple. Make the most of the morning of the 2nd of August. That’s your best shot. The 1st and the mornings of the 6th and 7th are the back-up plans. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty

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