Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Tamarin Bay. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so we need to pick the right windows.

The overall pattern shows a solid push of SSW groundswell arriving on Thursday, 30 July, with a lot of energy in the water. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a beefy 1189, which is strong stuff. The water’s sitting at 77°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus. That first morning, Thursday, is our standout. We’ve got a 1.5m swell (that’s about 5 feet) from the SSW, period of 13 seconds, and a light ESE breeze blowing cross-offshore. That’s going to leave the reef at Tamarin Bay looking glassy and clean. This is a top-shelf, advanced break that’s inconsistent, so when it fires, you have to be on it. Expect it to be often crowded because the quality is undeniable.

Thursday afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 1.3m (4 feet), and the wind swings more cross, so it’s less perfect but still worth a look if you’re keen.

Friday, 31 July, into the weekend, the swell builds back up to 1.7m to 1.9m (6 to 6 feet), and the period stretches to a very long 15 to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with serious energy (1305 to 1516). However, the wind is a consistent cross-shore from the E at 12 to 16 mph, which puts a chop on the surface. The quality drops, making it marginal. It’s still big enough for the experienced crew, but it won’t be the clean, groomed lines we had on Thursday morning.

By Monday, 3 August, the swell dips and the wind picks up to 19 mph, turning the surf poor. The energy drops off a cliff, and we’re looking at a few days of small, weak, or messy conditions. From Tuesday, 4 August, through to Sunday, 9 August, the swell is small, mostly under 1m (3 feet), and the energy is low (under 600). The wind stays strong, so it’s not going to be worth paddling out for most of that week. It’s a proper dry spell.

Now, looking further out, we have a glimmer of hope. On Wednesday, 12 August, the morning is small and weak, but by Wednesday afternoon, things change. The wind goes glassy with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph. The swell jumps to 1.6m (5 feet) from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy hits 1497, which is another strong pulse. The caveat with that long period is it might be a bit too straight for the beachies, but for a reef like Tamarin Bay, it could be excellent. The afternoon session on 12 August is a real standout for the second week.

Then on Friday, 14 August, we get another morning of clean, cross-offshore winds with a 1.5m (5 feet) SSW swell and a period of 16 seconds. The energy is solid at 1354. That Friday morning looks like another cracker, but the afternoon gets a bit messy with rain showers and a cross-shore wind picking up.

So, the best on offer is clearly the Thursday, 30 July morning session—clean, punchy, and full of energy. For the second week, keep your eyes peeled on Wednesday, 12 August afternoon, and Friday, 14 August morning. The long-range stuff is promising, but with the wind being so fickle, it’s a bit of a waiting game.

Stay frothy, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty

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