Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up, but it ain’t all smooth sailing. This is a spot that’s built for the crew who know what they’re doing – it’s an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be working every day. The water is sitting at 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might be a bit less.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is a bit of a tease with a cross breeze and mixed conditions, but the afternoon is where it’s at. At 7ft of SSW swell, with a 12-second period, and the wind going glassy – that’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is strong (1114), and the combo of that size and direction is right in the sweet spot for this reef. It’s a standout session, but remember, it’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ve gotta be on it.

Wednesday, July 22nd keeps the momentum. Morning sees 6ft of S swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon drops a little to 6ft but the period bumps up to 13 seconds, making for some proper lines. The energy is moderate to strong (996 and 1160). Both sessions are good, but the morning might be the pick for a bit less wind.

Thursday, July 23rd, the swell eases to 5ft and 5ft, still with clean cross-off winds. The energy drops a bit (923 and 913), but it’s still fun for the advanced crew. It’s a quieter day, but not a write-off.

Friday, July 24th, the swell drops right off. The morning is a poor 3ft, and the afternoon is a marginal 4ft. The energy is way down (430 and 489). This is a day to sit out.

We get a nice little breather on Saturday, July 25th. The swell is only 4ft, but the period is 13 seconds, and the wind is light and clean. The afternoon has a bit more energy (728) and is the better of the two. It’s a clean, cruisy session for the skilled surfer.

Sunday, July 26th, is a weird one. The morning is tiny (2ft) but with a very long 22-second period, and the energy is moderate (934). The afternoon jumps to 4ft with a 20-second period, and the energy is strong (1628). These long-period swells are prone to breaking straight at beach breaks, but this is a reef, so it could be a bit of a waiting game for the sets. Marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets serious. Monday, July 27th, the swell pumps up. The morning is 8ft, and the afternoon is a chunky 12ft, both from the SSW with a 15-16 second period. The energy is massive (5252 and 5601). This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The wind is a clean cross-off, but at that size, it’s going to be a heavy, take-your-life-in-your-hands kind of session. Not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday, July 28th, and Wednesday, July 29th, are still solid with 7ft to 8ft of swell, but the wind picks up. The cross-off holds on Tuesday, but by Wednesday, it’s a cross-chop, making things messy. The energy is still strong (1570 to 2521), but the quality dips.

The rest of the run into the first week of August drops off significantly. Thursday, July 30th, to Tuesday, August 4th, is mostly poor to marginal, with a few tiny pulses. The standout from that back half is Sunday, August 2nd, which has a 5ft swell with a very long 18-20 second period and strong energy (1797), but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a write-off.

The final flashpoint is Wednesday, August 5th, where the swell kicks back up to 6ft and 7ft, with clean cross-off winds and strong energy (1546 and 1776). That afternoon session is a nice one to end the run on.

The best of the best? It’s got to be Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, for the glassy conditions and perfect swell direction. The second standout is the big, expert-only session on Monday, July 27th, but only if you’re ready for the heavy stuff.

Rusty.

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