Surf Forecasts:
Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarama Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s run through what’s cooking at Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days. First up, don’t expect much right away – the first real session window doesn’t roll in till Saturday morning, September 12th, and even then it’s small. After that, it’s a lot of tiny, messy days with a couple of real sweet spots that’ll get the stoke up if you time it right. Water temp is 64°, right about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.
So, Saturday morning, September 12th – that’s the first genuine highlight. Tamarama Reef gets a glassy 4ft SSE swell, with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate at 484. With a NNW wind at just 3 mph, the surface will be like a mirror. It’s small, but for an inconsistent reef break that likes a clean direction, this is a gorgeous, clean morning. Crowds can pop up, but it’s small enough that only the locals will be keen.
Sunday morning, September 13th, drops to 3ft S swell, 9-second period, cross-off wind from the NNE at 6 mph. Energy is weak at 148. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
Monday morning, September 14th, is similar: 2ft S swell, 11-second period, light cross-off breeze. Energy of 172. Clean but tiny. A longboard morning.
Then there’s a big gap. From Tuesday, September 15th, right through to Friday morning, September 18th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tuesday is microscopic junk. Wednesday, September 16th, sees a massive 10ft to 12ft S swell with howling 28 mph cross-onshore winds. The energy is massive – 1630 to 2601 – but it’s blown out. Not for us paddle surfers – maybe kiteboarders would love it. Thursday, September 17th, is still big but just as messy.
Now, Friday morning, September 18th – this is the absolute standout of the run. A tiny 2ft SSE swell, but with a period of 20 seconds. That’s insane – incredibly long groundswell. The combined energy is 578, and with a light 3 mph offshore from the NW, the surface will be glassy clean. For experienced surfers who know how to handle a reef on such a long period, this is pure magic. Long gaps between sets, but when they come, they’ll be shaped beautifully.
Saturday, September 19th morning, holds clean with 3ft S swell at 14 seconds, light offshore cross-off wind. Energy of 338. Nice small clean waves.
Sunday, September 20th, and Monday, September 21st morning, are back to ordinary – around 2ft, weak. Mid-week after that is total junk.
But then, check Wednesday morning, September 23rd. Tamarama Reef has a 10ft S swell, period 10 seconds, combined energy of 2080 – that’s strong. Wind is light cross-shore from the NE at 6 mph. The forecast says it might be too big for this break – 10ft on a reef is serious, experts only. A long-range possibility that could be epic if the angle’s right, but don’t lock it in yet.
Thursday morning, September 24th, eases to 6ft SSE at 8 seconds, glassy from a 3 mph SE wind. Energy of 411. Clean but nothing special.
The rest of the outlook fades into small, poor surf. So the real standouts: Saturday morning, September 12th for clean small waves, and Friday morning, September 18th for that dreamy, ultra-long period glass-off. Wednesday the 23rd is a big wildcard for the brave. Pick your moments and enjoy.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 492 | 367 | 271 | 343 | 225 | 145 | 113 | 135 | 190 | 116 | 82 | 240 | 44 | 25 | 1555 | 1602 | 2586 | 2608 | 1138 | 724 | 336 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:45AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.46m | 9:22AM1.44m | 9:36PM1.35m | 9:58AM1.44m | 10:17PM1.22m | 10:36AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.37m | 11:45PM0.98m | 12:02PM1.30m | 00:41AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | 3:32PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:17PM0.23m | 4:13AM0.28m | 5:04PM0.29m | 4:46AM0.37m | 5:55PM0.37m | 5:22AM0.46m | 6:55PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 492 | 367 | 271 | 343 | 225 | 145 | 113 | 135 | 78 | 39 | 82 | 106 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 336 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 11 | E 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | ENE 14 | — | E 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | S 19 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 35 | 122 | 71 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 104 | 116 | 13 | 48 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | — | 4 | 17 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | SSE 20 | SSE 16 | E 9 | E 13 | ENE 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 129 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 17 | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | WSW 2 | SSE 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 190 | — | 57 | 240 | 1 | 25 | 1555 | 1602 | 2586 | 2608 | 1138 | 724 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 141 | 854 | 715 | 174 | 94 | 141 | 0 |
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