Tamarama Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° S 151.28° E

Tamarama Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tamarama Reef sea temperature is
20.3°C
1.7° 

Tamarama Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tamarama Reef surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 21st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarama Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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286
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492
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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25
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SSE
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ENE
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:12PM1.27m
2:27AM0.87m
2:15PM1.22m
3:43AM0.89m
3:22PM1.21m
4:46AM0.95m
4:24PM1.22m
5:35AM1.05m
5:18PM1.25m
6:15AM1.16m
6:07PM1.28m
6:52AM1.28m
6:52PM1.31m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.42m
7:30AM0.61m
9:30PM0.42m
8:47AM0.63m
10:29PM0.39m
10:04AM0.60m
11:16PM0.34m
11:09AM0.54m
11:56PM0.28m
12:04PM0.45m
00:33AM0.22m
12:52PM0.35m
1:08AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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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