
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarin Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tamarin Bay. Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off for a proper wave, but there’s a wicked pulse of swell coming that’s worth waiting for.
Right now, the water’s sitting at a pretty warm 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a little tropical treat. But the surf is a no-go. Monday’s got a messy 7ft SSW swell (1667 combined energy), but it’s all cross-on and cross winds, making it a real chop-fest. Tuesday and Wednesday are even worse, with the wind howling from the east at 12 mph, smashing up the 5ft to 5ft swell. Not a single good wave in the lineup.
We’ve got a quiet spell from Monday through to Thursday, with literally nothing worth paddling out for. The swell drops to ankle-snappers. But then things get interesting.
Friday, the 17th of July, is where the magic starts to whisper. The wind goes glassy in the morning with a 2ft S swell, but the period is a massive 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. By Friday afternoon, it’s even better: glassy as a mirror, with a 4ft S swell (758 combined energy) and a 16-second period. For a reef break that’s inconsistent, this is a rare moment of sheer beauty. The water will be clean, the sets will be long and lined up. This is the standout of the first week.
Looking ahead, Saturday the 18th offers a bit of cross-off wind on the afternoon, with a clean 3ft S swell, but it’s not as powerful. The real bomb is coming on Monday the 20th of July. We’re looking at an 8ft to 10ft SSW swell, with a combined energy of over 3200—that’s serious grunt. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE, meaning the reef at Tamarin Bay will be firing. This is expert territory, though; anything over 8ft is only for the experienced crew. The 15-16 second period makes it a long-period groundswell, which is ideal for this reef setup, but it will be heavy and powerful. The crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect a few chargers out.
The following week has a bit of a drop-off, but Thursday the 23rd of July afternoon has a nice 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and clean cross-off wind, worth a look. Then, Friday the 24th of July is another absolute gem. The morning is glassy, with a 6ft SSW swell (2429 combined energy) and a 17-second period. That’s another day of perfection for the reef. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.
After that, the swell fades and the wind picks up, turning the spot into a howling mess by the end of the month. The 27th and 28th have strong winds (19-31 mph) that will make it un-surfable, even if there’s a bit of swell. It’s a kite-surfing scene by then, not for paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud, but Friday the 17th and Monday the 20th are the absolute standouts. Friday is the glassy, long-period dream, and Monday is the big, powerful, expert-only session. The 24th of July is also a top-tier backup. Don’t sleep on those dates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1667 | 1644 | 1291 | 1277 | 915 | 769 | 703 | 579 | 230 | 123 | 93 | 84 | 216 | 746 | 753 | 569 | 334 | 161 | 254 | 318 | 846 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:47PM0.61m | 00:19AM0.70m | 1:30PM0.63m | 1:03AM0.72m | 2:09PM0.64m | 1:43AM0.72m | 2:46PM0.63m | 2:22AM0.70m | 3:20PM0.62m | 2:58AM0.65m | 3:51PM0.59m | 3:32AM0.59m | 4:19PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.20m | 7:00AM-0.04m | 7:05PM0.19m | 7:41AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.19m | 8:20AM-0.02m | 8:25PM0.20m | 8:56AM0.03m | 9:03PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.10m | 9:42PM0.24m | 10:00AM0.17m | 10:24PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
1667 | 1644 | 1291 | 1277 | 915 | 769 | 703 | 579 | 230 | 94 | 113 | 112 | 175 | 746 | 753 | 569 | 334 | 161 | 254 | 318 | 846 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | N 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
69 | 57 | 59 | 43 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 101 | 123 | 93 | 84 | 216 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 109 | 75 | 206 | 407 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 35 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 55 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 171 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | 42 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 27 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 71 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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