Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a tricky start, but the real story builds into a big, powerful finale. The main player here is Tamarin Bay – a reef break that’s for the advanced crew only, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta pick your moments. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The first real action kicks off this Sunday morning, the 19th of July. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, but with a very long 16-second period and glassy conditions from a light SSE breeze. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The combined energy is weak (259). The afternoon cleans up with a slight offshore breeze, a touch more size at 2ft, and the energy picks up a bit (295). It’s not pumping, but it’s a start.

Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning is a write-off with cross-shore wind and a messy 6ft SSW swell. But hold onto your board for Monday afternoon. The wind drops to glassy, absolutely dead calm, and we’ve got a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 2061. This is the standout of the first week. It’s big and powerful, only for experienced surfers, but the conditions will be excellent. This is the one to aim for.

Tuesday the 21st still has a decent 6ft SSW swell, but the morning is crossed up. The afternoon improves with glassy conditions and a WSW breeze, making for some very good waves. Wednesday the 22nd drops off in size, but the morning offers a clean 6ft S swell with a cross-offshore breeze. After that, the wind picks up and the quality drops, with moderate breezes and a lot of “marginal” calls right through to the end of July.

We hit a bit of a lull. The end of July and the first few days of August are dominated by strong, consistent SE winds. The swell is there, often 3ft to 4ft, sometimes with a very long period, but the wind is just too strong, with fresh breezes at 12 to 19 mph. The surf quality is poor to marginal. This stretch is a waiting game for the patient surfer.

Then comes the payoff. Looking at the start of August, the size ramps up in a big way. Sunday the 2nd of August has a 10ft SSW swell in the morning, and by Monday the 3rd of August, we’re looking at a massive 13ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 6075. That’s expert-level, heavy water. The wind is still cross-offshore, but it’s a strong 19-22 mph, so the surface will be bumpy. This is a big, powerful, demanding swell – not for the faint-hearted. It’s a long-range standout, so keep an eye on it, but it promises to be a massive session for those who can handle it.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet in the near term is Monday afternoon, the 20th of July, for that glassy 8ft groundswell. And for the long-range, keep your eyes on the 3rd of August for a monster swell, but it’s a wild one.

Rusty.

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