
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 15,215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarin Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarin Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Tamarin Bay. This reef is a tricky one, it’s an advanced spot that’s inconsistent, so when it turns on, it’s a real treat. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about, just a standard wetsuit or spring suit kind of feel.
The coming week is a proper rollercoaster. The weekend starts off clean and inviting. Sunday morning you’ve got a 4 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze from the ESE. The energy is modest (571), but it’s clean and the direction is perfect for the reef. That afternoon glassing right off with a 3 mph offshore from the S, making for some really clean, lined-up waves.
Then Monday is the standout. The swell builds to 7 ft from the SSW, period jumps to 15 seconds, and the offshore wind is solid from the S at 9 mph. The wave energy is pumping (1712), and it stays clean all day. The afternoon gets a bit stronger with 8 ft and 16 mph offshore, but this is real deal, groundswell perfection. It’s over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is the best session in the window.
Tuesday the swell jumps to 7 ft but the wind swings cross-off from the SE and starts cranking. By the afternoon it’s 10 ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is 25 mph. The energy is huge (5778), but it’s getting wild and the quality is dropping. Wednesday is even bigger, 13 ft with an 18-second period, cross-off wind at 25 mph. That’s the biggest swell, but it’s messy and only for the absolute experts. The energy is massive (10310), but the conditions are marginal.
After that, the surf backs off fast. Thursday through Sunday of the second week drops into the 3 ft to 6 ft range, but the wind is a persistent cross-off, keeping things clean but the power is gone. The real trouble comes on the 16th of September. The wind switches to a cross-shore, and the waves get lumpy and choppy. From the 16th right through the 18th, it’s poor conditions with tiny surf and messy wind. That’s a three-day gap with no real hope.
The final weekend, the 19th and 20th, sees a small bump back up to 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, and the energy is moderate (1384 to 1611). It’s a long-range hope, and it’s promising, but with the wind looking iffy, it’s a bit of a gamble.
So, the one true standout is Monday morning. That’s the call. 7 ft SSW groundswell, 15 seconds, offshore wind, clean conditions. That’s the session you want to be in the water for. The early weekend is a close second for the glassy afternoon. Everything else is either too big and wild, or too small and weak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
651 | 451 | 388 | 859 | 1712 | 2354 | 2671 | 1831 | 3566 | 6974 | 10310 | 8243 | 4548 | 3053 | 1095 | 672 | 368 | 245 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55AM0.48m | 9:51PM0.53m | 11:24AM0.55m | 10:47PM0.60m | 11:52AM0.62m | 11:29PM0.67m | 12:19PM0.66m | 00:05AM0.71m | 12:45PM0.70m | 00:38AM0.73m | 1:08PM0.71m | 1:08AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:39AM0.11m | 4:55PM0.27m | 5:19AM0.06m | 5:32PM0.21m | 5:54AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.16m | 6:25AM0.01m | 6:36PM0.12m | 6:54AM0.02m | 7:06PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
651 | 451 | 388 | 859 | 1712 | 2354 | 2671 | 1831 | 3566 | 6974 | 10310 | 8243 | 4548 | 3053 | 1095 | 659 | 503 | 347 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | ENE 10 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 16 |
50 | 46 | 333 | 216 | 35 | 20 | 171 | 1234 | 2212 | 3676 | — | — | 54 | 174 | 1121 | 672 | 368 | 245 | 522 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SSW 18 | E 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
4 | 120 | 59 | 43 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 86 | 68 | 86 | 86 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 3 | — | ESE 10 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — |
83 | 85 | 5 | — | 57 | 9 | 34 | 91 | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | 1512 | 90 | 65 | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 199 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 5 | 199 | 227 | 5 |
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Information about the Tamarin Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tamarin Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamarin Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tamarin Bay 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 (Tamarin Bay) 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 Tamarin Bay 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.
Tamarin Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Vacoas. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vacoas. Vacoas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










