Surf Forecasts:
Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarama Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Jul 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Tamarama Reef.
Water temp is about 62°F, a bit below what you’d normally get this time of year, so grab a good wetsuit.
First off, the early weekend (Saturday morning) is flat and blown out. Nothing happening. Sunday is small and marginal at best. Not worth chasing.
Monday morning July 20th is the early standout. Swell around 5ft from the ENE with a 10-second period, light offshore WNW wind, and clean conditions. Moderate-strong energy (687). It’s not huge but nicely shaped, and the reef handles it well. This is for experienced surfers. Crowds can pop up, so get in early.
Tuesday morning July 21st is a solid second option: 4ft from the ENE, light offshore NW wind, clean. Energy at 369 – good for a fun session if you’re keen. Afternoon gets chopped, so morning is your window.
Wednesday July 22nd afternoon turns glassy with a tiny 3ft ENE swell, but that rare glassy sea at the reef makes it worthwhile for logging or a fish. Energy at 289.
Thursday July 23rd afternoon is a no-go with a huge 10ft south swell and strong onshore wind – too big and messy. Friday July 24th morning is much better: 6ft south swell, offshore west wind, clean, and energy at 725. That’s for the stronger crew.
From the 25th right through the 31st, conditions go downhill: small, choppy, onshore winds, rain showers. A long quiet stretch.
Come August 1st Saturday morning: small and messy with a 6ft short-period southeast swell. The afternoon brings a massive 12ft east swell – way too big for Tamarama and combined with onshore winds – experts only if anyones out.
Sunday August 2nd morning is a real highlight: 6ft from the ESE, light offshore west wind, clean, with big energy at 905. That session is one for the calendar – just stay flexible since it’s a long way out.
So, the call: hit Monday July 20th morning and Friday July 24th morning. Circle Sunday August 2nd morning too – it looks like the best one of the bunch, if it holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 73 | 191 | 878 | 647 | 607 | 551 | 487 | 396 | 307 | 318 | 269 | 164 | 119 | 90 | 82 | 1225 | 541 | 1409 | 1013 | 463 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:23AM1.23m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 53 | 73 | 191 | 878 | 647 | 607 | 551 | 487 | 396 | 307 | 318 | 269 | 164 | 119 | 90 | 42 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | E 9 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 46 | 45 | 23 | 153 | 127 | 116 | 138 | 95 | 82 | 55 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | — | 1 | 50 | 23 | 21 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 67 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | S 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 7 | 82 | 1225 | 541 | 1409 | 1013 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 61 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 94 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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