Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up at Tamarin Bay. This is a reef break, so it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The real standout is Monday the 27th of July. We’re looking at a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2866 (moderate to strong). The wind is glassy all morning, then just a slight air from the SW in the arvo. That’s about as good as it gets, but this wave is for advanced surfers only. At 8ft over a reef, it’s not a beginner wave. Expect crowds to be likely here, as it’s a fairly exposed spot that handles plenty of swell.

Tuesday the 28th stays solid. The morning is a bit cross, but the afternoon cleans up. The swell drops to 5ft but the period stretches to 18 seconds, and the combined energy is 2515. That’s some serious juice for a smaller wave, making it a very good option for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 29th is similar, with a 7ft SSW swell and clean cross-off winds. The energy is still strong at 1900. Good, solid surfing.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see a bit of a drop-off. Thursday has rain showers and a building cross-breeze, bumping up the surface. The swell is still there, but the quality drops. Friday improves in the afternoon with cleaner conditions and a 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds.

The first week of August looks messy. Saturday the 1st has a 7ft swell but a moderate cross-breeze that chops it up. Sunday the 2nd gets even windier, with a fresh 19 mph cross-breeze lumping up a 7ft SSW swell. The energy is still high, but the wind ruins it. By Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops right off and the wind stays strong. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing – the setup is more interesting for kite surfing.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Wednesday the 5th of August. The swell picks up to 5ft (SSW) with a very long 19-second period, and the wind turns cross-off in the afternoon. Energy is 1779. It’s a decent option, but the morning is still choppy.

Things get a bit more interesting from the 10th of August. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th show a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-16 second period and cross-off winds. The energy is back up around 2000-2300. This is a promising long-range call, but it’s a bit far out to bank on. The wind is still fresh, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s clean enough to be worth watching.

So, the best on offer is definitely Monday the 27th of July. Get it while it’s clean. The second week has some potential, but it’s less certain.

Rusty.

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