
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've got the goods on Tamarin Bay. Let's get into it.
This forecast is a real tale of two halves. We've got a solid pulse of long-period groundswell rolling in over the next few days, particularly the weekend, that's got my heart pumping. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a spring suit.
The standout session is hands down Sunday the 13th, both morning and afternoon. We're looking at a clean 5ft to 6ft SSW groundswell with a massive period of 16 to 18 seconds. That's proper, raw energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is going to leave the reef at Tamarin Bay looking like a mirror. This is a wave for experienced surfers only though – that long-period groundswell from the SSW matches the optimum direction for this spot, and it'll be wrapping perfectly around the reef. For the experienced crew, this is going to be world-class.
Saturday the 12th is the warm-up. It's a touch smaller at 5ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is a bit stronger, but it's still cross-offshore and clean. It's a good day to get your eye in before it really turns on. Be aware, this spot can get busy, so expect some company.
Now, Monday the 14th is where the wind starts to get a bit more lively, with a moderate breeze making things trickier. The swell drops a notch, and the conditions go marginal. By Tuesday the 15th the wind really kicks up, and while there's still plenty of size and energy, the quality suffers. The 25 mph cross-offshore wind on Tuesday morning will be a fight, but the wave still has a good shape. Later in the week, from the 18th through the 21st, it goes quiet with small, poor surf and onshore or cross-shore winds. A real flat patch sets in.
Keep an eye on the very end of the outlook though. Sunday the 27th of September is a long-range whisper that's hard to ignore. We're looking at a massive 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. That is a serious amount of water moving. The cross-offshore wind is fresh, but the size is the story. That is expert-only territory, but if the conditions line up, it could be the best of the entire run. For now, it's a promising but uncertain prospect.
For the big swell days in the second week (the 27th), especially if the wind stays strong, the beach-break setup there will be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the call is simple: Sunday the 13th is your golden ticket. Get out there and earn it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
953 | 724 | 1505 | 1647 | 1689 | 1206 | 808 | 431 | 854 | 1383 | 2133 | 3760 | 3474 | 2341 | 1419 | 956 | 649 | 461 | 298 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:37AM0.69m | 1:49PM0.70m | 2:03AM0.64m | 2:07PM0.67m | 2:27AM0.59m | 2:23PM0.63m | 2:48AM0.52m | 2:39PM0.59m | 3:09AM0.46m | 2:54PM0.54m | 3:28AM0.39m | 3:06PM0.49m | 3:45AM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.09m | 7:44AM0.09m | 8:02PM0.09m | 8:05AM0.14m | 8:29PM0.11m | 8:22AM0.19m | 8:54PM0.15m | 8:32AM0.23m | 9:18PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.27m | 9:44PM0.24m | 8:13AM0.30m | 10:29PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
953 | 724 | 1505 | 1647 | 1689 | 1206 | 808 | 431 | 854 | 1383 | 2133 | 3760 | 3474 | 2341 | 1419 | 956 | 649 | 461 | 298 | 146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | — | SW 23 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | — | NE 10 | SW 22 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
49 | 495 | 537 | 373 | — | — | 20 | 144 | 289 | 106 | 935 | 697 | 37 | 18 | — | 25 | 18 | 122 | 134 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 17 |
47 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | 69 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | 221 | 302 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 61 | 522 | 516 | 19 | 20 | — | 37 | 120 | 69 | 186 | 80 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 199 | 199 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
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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.










