
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
745 | 587 | 1498 | 1305 | 1241 | 974 | 1412 | 1516 | 982 | 1191 | 1241 | 818 | 504 | 390 | 224 | 176 | 171 | 109 | 154 | 398 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:41PM0.61m | 1:21AM0.69m | 2:05PM0.63m | 1:50AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.65m | 2:19AM0.68m | 2:57PM0.65m | 2:51AM0.64m | 3:26PM0.64m | 3:27AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.62m | 4:12AM0.53m | 4:43PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.18m | 7:52AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.18m | 8:16AM0.05m | 8:22PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.08m | 8:55PM0.18m | 9:09AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.20m | 9:39AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.22m | 10:14AM0.22m | 11:23PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | S 12 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
745 | 587 | 1498 | 1305 | 1241 | 974 | 1412 | 1516 | 982 | 1191 | 1241 | 818 | 463 | 188 | 142 | 142 | 240 | 109 | 117 | 398 | 372 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | — | SE 6 | S 20 | ENE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | NE 10 | S 11 |
444 | 504 | 26 | 86 | 61 | 413 | 47 | 47 | 459 | — | 9 | 485 | 200 | 390 | 208 | 176 | 171 | 52 | 141 | 145 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | — | S 23 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SSW 15 | S 12 | — |
27 | 29 | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | — | 42 | 16 | 504 | 360 | 224 | 108 | 78 | 14 | 154 | 101 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | E 3 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 |
— | — | — | 62 | — | 48 | — | 67 | 19 | 31 | 30 | 67 | 221 | 244 | 1 | 16 | 272 | 190 | 1 | 122 | 194 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 226 | 227 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 |
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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.
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