Tamarin Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.33° S 57.37° E

Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tamarin Bay sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.7° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, looking at the surf ahead for Tamarin Bay. It’s a reef set-up that’s pretty exposed, but man, it’s inconsistent – it doesn’t just fire up on its own. Right now, the water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The next few days are a bit of a write-off for a decent paddle. We’ve got some solid swell energy on the go – pushing 3023 (combined energy of all swells directed here) on Sunday the 30th of August – but the wind is a cross-off and the forecast is calling it marginal. The swell is 8ft from the south with a 14-second period, which is a powerful groundswell. For a reef break, that’s a proper wave, but it’s too big for beginners and the conditions aren’t lining up. This stretch of poor to marginal surf runs right through to the end of the first week of September.

The first real standout window starts to show on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning has a 5ft south-southwest swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is still solid at 974. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean. Then, Sunday the 6th of September is the pick of the first week. The swell drops to 4ft from the southwest, but the wind goes glassy in the morning and then swings to a glassy offshore in the afternoon. That’s a dream scenario for a clean, lined-up reef wave. The combined energy is 582 in the morning and 713 in the afternoon – moderate energy, but with that offshore wind, the wave shape will be worth the paddle.

Monday the 7th of September is also very good, with a 5ft south-southwest swell and a light cross-off breeze keeping things clean. The crowd profile at Tamarin Bay says it’s often busy, so get there early for the good ones.

Now, looking into the second week, things get a bit more interesting but less certain. Tuesday the 8th of September sees a big jump in size – 13ft from the south-southwest with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 7636. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is a cross-on, and it’s a bit choppy. This is only for experts, and it might be more of a kite scene than a surf scene given the strong conditions and the beach-and-reef setup. The swell drops to 10ft in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 9th of September has a 8ft south-southwest swell, but the wind is cross-shore and messy. The real potential pops up again on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning has 5ft from the south with an 18-second period, and the energy is 1664. The wind is a clean cross-off. The afternoon pumps up to 8ft from the south with the same 18-second period and a massive 3987 energy. Again, cross-off wind keeps it clean. This is a big, long-period groundswell – it’ll be powerful and a bit straight at a beach break, but on a reef like Tamarin, it’ll be a proper heavy wave. Only for the experienced crew.

The real standout for the whole outlook, though, is Sunday the 13th of September. The morning session has a 4ft south-southwest swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 700 – moderate, but with glassy conditions, that’s your ticket to clean, fun waves on a reef. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off. That’s the one to circle.

So, to wrap it up: the start is a bit of a dud, but the first serious window is Sunday the 6th of September with glassy conditions. The big, powerful stuff comes mid-week, but it’s for experts only. The real gem is Sunday the 13th of September – glassy, clean, and just right.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
1
S
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
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14
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14
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14
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SW
13
0.4
SSW
21
1
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3023
2463
1520
932
735
11
9
233
32
60
51
72
73
75
56
168
742
1487
1297
1126
690
Wind (km/h)
40
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30
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30
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30
E
30
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25
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25
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30
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:56PM0.71m
2:01AM0.69m
2:22PM0.70m
2:34AM0.64m
2:49PM0.67m
3:09AM0.58m
3:19PM0.63m
3:52AM0.50m
3:55PM0.57m
5:01AM0.41m
4:50PM0.51m
10:18AM0.41m
7:48PM0.47m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.10m
8:12AM0.08m
8:33PM0.11m
8:38AM0.12m
9:09PM0.13m
9:05AM0.18m
9:51PM0.17m
9:34AM0.25m
10:53PM0.22m
10:05AM0.33m
1:18AM0.25m
1:38PM0.39m
3:41AM0.19m
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6:16
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6:00
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Temp °C
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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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