Tamarama Reef surf break

Tamarama Reef surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 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
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Feb 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 5th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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 Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.9
ENE
1.2
S
0.6
S
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.3
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
NE
1.2
ENE
2.2
NE
Period(s) (?)1065666777666769997657
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59526826285168995725431415696646279618056462
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
25
NE
30
S
0
NE
25
NNE
25
S
10
WNW
20
NE
15
SW
10
SSE
20
NE
10
N
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
10
E
10
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcrosscrossoncrosscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
1.49
12:02AM
1.27
12:01PM
1.34
12:43AM
1.27
12:42PM
1.19
1:25AM
1.26
1:26PM
1.05
2:13AM
1.24
2:20PM
0.93
3:09AM
1.22
3:32PM
0.86
4:13AM
1.23
4:56PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
0.13
5:55AM
0.34
6:24PM
0.22
6:45AM
0.41
6:56PM
0.31
7:40AM
0.47
7:31PM
0.39
8:46AM
0.52
8:13PM
0.47
10:03AM
0.54
9:08PM
0.52
11:22AM
0.51
10:16PM
0.54
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-7:57--7:55--7:54--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:52-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------3-1-1-2------
Temp. °C272924232728282825222322222623222322252624
Feels °C (?)272624262528282725232621222823222423262522
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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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