Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

Honestly, for the next week or so, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a decent sized swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a constant problem, especially at the start. You’re looking at a lot of cross-shore and onshore breeze messing up what little wave there is. We’ll get some clean windows, but the size will be small and the quality will be poor. The ocean’s just gonna be a lumpy, choppy mess for a bit.

The first real chance of something surfable doesn't show up until next week. We’re looking at mostly poor to marginal conditions right through the weekend. There is some swell energy starting to build on the 8th, with a moderate energy reading (1008), but it’s still not enough to overcome the messy winds. This is a waiting game.

Now, looking at the middle of the week, things start to get a bit more interesting. On Tuesday, the 11th of August, we finally see some better conditions shaping up. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a gentle breeze, and that's when Tamarin Bay starts to wake up. The swell is still small, around 4ft, but it's coming from the southwest with a 15-second period. The energy is building, hitting a strong 721. It’s still a bit inconsistent, so you'll need some patience, but it’s the first real sign of life.

Then, Wednesday the 12th, is the standout of the whole forecast. Tamarin Bay (Mauritius) is where you want to be. The morning looks fantastic. The wind is light and offshore, the water clarity should be prime, and we’re looking at a 5ft southwest swell with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong, reading 1074. This is a proper groundswell for a reef break like this, and it should have some real punch to it. The water temp is 77°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a bonus. This is the day to make a plan around.

The rest of that week keeps some energy in the water but the winds pick up again, making it more of a grind. It’s surfable, for sure, but nothing will be as clean as Wednesday the 12th.

Now, fast forward to the weekend of the 15th and 16th. There’s some serious power in the ocean. Saturday sees a moderate, then strong, southwest swell building. But it’s Sunday the 16th that has some real size. We’re talking 8ft on the sets, with a very strong energy reading of 3481. The winds are cross-offshore and it should be clean. This is for experienced surfers only. At 8ft, it’s pushing into expert territory, especially on a reef like Tamarin.

So, the long and short of it is this: it’s a slow start, but there are a couple of gems. The first one is Wednesday morning, the 12th. The second, bigger one, is the Sunday the 16th, but that’s for the crew who really knows what they’re doing. Get out there.

Rusty.

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