Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Tamarin Bay. It’s a reef break that needs a solid SW swell to get going, and it's notoriously inconsistent, so when it turns on, you better be ready.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good stuff is on its way. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 77°.
First up, this Saturday morning, the 18th of July, we’ll see some clean 4ft waves from the SSW with a light offshore breeze. The wind is light and the energy is moderate. It’s a gentle intro, but not the standout.
The real standout is Monday, the 20th of July. Get on it. The morning kicks off with glassy conditions and a solid 6ft SW groundswell. The energy jumps way up, and the wind is dead calm. By the afternoon, it's even better with 7ft of SSW swell and glassy conditions again, with very strong energy. This is the best of the window – clean, powerful, and long-period waves. It’s not for beginners though, as it’s over 5ft.
Tuesday, the 21st, keeps the fun going with glassy mornings and 6ft. The energy is still strong, and the wind is light offshore in the afternoon. Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit windier with a cross-off breeze, but the swell holds at 6ft to 6ft. The energy stays strong.
We then hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 23rd through the weekend, with smaller, less consistent waves and stronger cross-off winds. The energy drops off, and the conditions get messier.
Next week, things get interesting again, but it’s for experts only. Starting Monday the 27th of July, we see a massive pulse of 10ft to 12ft SSW swell. The energy numbers are huge, but the wind is a strong cross-off. This is serious, powerful, and heavy. The wind stays on it through Tuesday and Wednesday, battering the 10ft to 12ft swell. The wave period is long, so it’ll have plenty of punch, but the wind won’t be doing us any favours for absolute perfection. This is only for the experienced crew.
The final days trail off into smaller, cleaner waves again, but the wind picks up strongly by the 1st and 2nd of August, making it a tough paddle. The 2nd of August sees an 8ft to 10ft swell, but with a short period and a fresh breeze, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy affair.
So, bottom line: Monday the 20th of July is your golden ticket. Get out there in the glass. The following week has size for the big dogs, but the wind will be the enemy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 555 | 395 | 161 | 163 | 233 | 203 | 1472 | 1913 | 1622 | 1080 | 986 | 1090 | 956 | 1342 | 956 | 738 | 628 | 266 | 499 | 568 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51PM0.59m | 3:32AM0.59m | 4:19PM0.57m | 4:06AM0.52m | 4:47PM0.54m | 4:45AM0.45m | 5:20PM0.51m | 5:50AM0.39m | 6:15PM0.48m | 11:14AM0.38m | 8:18PM0.46m | 11:39AM0.42m | 9:56PM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.24m | 10:00AM0.17m | 10:24PM0.27m | 10:27AM0.24m | 11:15PM0.30m | 10:51AM0.30m | 00:35AM0.31m | 11:14AM0.34m | 2:50AM0.29m | 1:40PM0.38m | 4:19AM0.24m | 3:57PM0.36m | |||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 555 | 395 | 161 | 80 | 233 | 203 | 1472 | 1913 | 1622 | 1080 | 986 | 1090 | 956 | 1342 | 956 | 738 | 628 | 203 | 267 | 568 | 530 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NE 6 | SW 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 6 | 12 | 163 | 48 | 172 | 30 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 138 | 158 | 147 | 131 | 104 | 499 | 141 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 109 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 6 | 105 | 147 | 266 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 199 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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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).
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