Tamarama Reef surf break

Tamarama Reef surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 15 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Tamarama Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tamarama Reef sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarama Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tamarama Reef in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 15th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.3
ENE
1.8
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)109111012121111111067777776778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6553715513944563962461891107610129281594133735111597100
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NE
30
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
WNW
20
NW
15
ESE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
0.98
6:32AM
1.38
6:56PM
0.97
7:09AM
1.44
7:43PM
0.97
7:47AM
1.49
8:26PM
0.99
8:24AM
1.52
9:07PM
1.00
9:02AM
1.55
9:47PM
1.00
9:40AM
1.56
10:26PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:27PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.39
1:15PM
0.37
12:29AM
0.40
1:58PM
0.30
1:09AM
0.40
2:38PM
0.25
1:48AM
0.40
3:16PM
0.21
2:27AM
0.39
3:54PM
0.18
3:05AM
0.39
4:32PM
0.17
3:44AM
0.39
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:02--8:04--8:04-
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--3-------------14--2
Temp. °C181818181919202019222423222221242523313525
Feels °C (?)171515161717181715202120191921252420293326
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Information about the Tamarama Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tamarama Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamarama Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tamarama Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tamarama Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tamarama Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tamarama Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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