Tamarin Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.33° S 57.37° E

Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tamarin Bay sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.8° 

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


Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, it’s your boy Rusty. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf is a no-go for the first couple of days with nothing worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are pretty much write-offs – small, messy, and cross-shore winds. Not worth your time.

But things start to turn around on Wednesday afternoon, the 19th. Tamarin Bay (Mauritius) starts to show some life. Swell is only 3ft from the S, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore, and the conditions clean right up. The combined energy is moderate (328). It’s not a standout, but it’s a sign that the waiting game is over.

Thursday the 20th stays clean with light winds, but the swell is small. Morning has 3ft from the S, and the afternoon brings a 2ft SW swell with a really long period of 17 seconds. That long period groundswell will be fat and drawn out, but at this size, it’s mostly for the loggers. Combined energy is moderate (306).

Now, Friday the 21st afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind is almost glassy out of the ESE at just 3 mph. The combined energy bumps up to a moderate 491, and the conditions are clean. This is a solid option for the experienced crew.

The standout for the near term is Saturday the 22nd. Tamarin Bay is firing. We’re looking at 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, light cross-offshore winds all day, and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (698 in the morning, 754 in the afternoon). This is the best session of the first week – consistent, clean, and well-shaped. Expect some company though, as it often gets crowded here.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th get bigger, with 7ft and 5ft SSW swell, but the wind swings more cross-shore, adding a bit of chop. Not as clean as Saturday. Monday afternoon looks better again with light ESE winds and 6ft SSW swell, giving clean conditions and strong energy (1248).

Now, for the real heavy hitter. Wednesday the 26th of August is a doozy. We’ve got 10ft of SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, light SE winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is massive (4939). This is expert territory – too big for beginners, and that long period will make it dumpy and powerful. It’s best suited for the reefs and points. The offshore wind is a dream.

Thursday the 27th of August is even bigger, but it’s a different beast. 13ft to 16ft S/SSW swell, but the wind is strong – 16 to 25 mph. Morning has clean offshore wind, but the afternoon turns into a windy mess with a 16ft swell and a 15-second period, producing a colossal combined energy of 12435. This is survival surfing, or maybe more for the kite crew. The surf will be raw and powerful.

The rest of the month into early September stays in the 7ft to 12ft range, but the wind stiffens up from the ESE and SE at 16 to 19 mph. It’s still clean with cross-offshore flow, but the wind is strong, making it a battle. The swell is consistent, but the quality is marginal for the paddle-in surfer. The long period swells (15 to 18 seconds) will offer good energy, but the wind will be a factor.

The standout of the whole 16-day window is Saturday the 22nd of August for the everyday surfer, and Wednesday the 26th of August for the experts chasing big, clean groundswell.

Water temperature is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.4
SW
14
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
342
264
66
264
192
138
238
406
212
466
623
681
754
796
1772
1676
1253
784
1240
1018
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
E
15
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10
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ENE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:32PM0.57m
3:46AM0.46m
3:49PM0.53m
4:10AM0.39m
4:08PM0.48m
5:15AM0.32m
4:47PM0.43m
12:16PM0.42m
10:00PM0.45m
11:58AM0.46m
10:44PM0.50m
12:02PM0.50m
11:14PM0.56m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.24m
9:25AM0.28m
10:47PM0.28m
8:57AM0.32m
1:13AM0.31m
6:28AM0.32m
4:32AM0.26m
4:31PM0.38m
5:00AM0.20m
4:59PM0.33m
5:24AM0.15m
5:23PM0.28m
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6:26
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5:58
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Temp °C
24
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Feels °C
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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.

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