Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tamarin Bay. This is a tricky reef break – advanced only, and it’s inconsistent, so you need to be patient and pick your moments. The water temp is sitting right about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The whole 16-day window kicks off on Saturday the 25th of July, but it’s a rough start with a messy, cross-onshore breeze and only marginal surf – I’d sit that one out.

The first real glimmer comes Sunday the 26th. Morning is dead glassy with a small 3ft SSW swell, but the better call is the afternoon: a light offshore wind cleaning up a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 20-second period. That low-to-moderate combined energy (897) will produce some clean, lined-up reef walls at Tamarin Bay – one of the better, quieter sessions of the week if you can get out there.

Now, the absolute standout is Monday the 27th of July. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW swell pumping in with a 16-second period and combined energy screaming at 2866 (strong). Both morning and afternoon are glassy or near-glass conditions with calm to slight air. That’s expert territory – the size is well over 8ft and it’s a reef, so only for the well-experienced. The swell direction is right from the optimum SW. This is the pick of the fortnight, no question.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the quality high with 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, clean glassy conditions and excellent energy (up to 2839). Still well overhead, expert-only, but super clean.

Things start to slip from Wednesday the 29th. The wind goes cross-onshore, and by Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st, we’re stuck with lumpy cross-shore wind and only marginal surf. The swell pulses to 7ft on Friday but the moderate breeze chops it up – not worth the paddle.

Saturday the 1st of August through to Sunday the 9th of August is a long, dry spell. The wind stays strong and cross or cross-offshore, with swell dropping right off. Most days are poor, with very weak energy. Monday the 3rd offers a slight glimmer with 4ft and clean conditions, but the energy is weak. Wednesday the 5th shows a spike in size to 6ft and cleaner conditions, but the moderate to fresh wind still makes it marginal. Nothing compared to that clean, solid Monday.

If you chase clean groundswell on a reef and you’re at the expert level, lock in Monday the 27th – it’s the clear winner. Sunday the 26th afternoon is a great backup for a more mellow session.

Rusty.

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