Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Tamarin Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming our way, but the wind is going to be the real story. The best windows are going to be for experienced surfers only, with some truly powerful, long-period groundswell. Tamarin Bay is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect non-stop action, but when it turns on, it’ll be worth the wait. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick steamer at home.

The action kicks off on Sunday the 6th of September. It’s a gentle start with a clean, 4ft SW swell pushing in from the southwest with a solid 13-second period. The wave energy is moderate (571) and with a light cross-off breeze from the ESE, the surface will be clean. It's not going to blow your mind, but it’s a nice warm-up.

Monday the 7th is the real standout. We’re looking at a proper jump in size and quality. The morning brings a clean, offshore breeze from the SSE with a 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in at 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to strong (1646). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, it’s even bigger, hitting 8ft from the SSW with the same 15-second period, and the energy is up to 2354. The wind swings more southerly and stays offshore at 16 mph. This is the best session of the whole forecast – big, clean, and powerful. Tamarin Bay is at its best here.

Tuesday the 8th still has plenty of size, with a 7ft SSW swell in the morning and a 10ft monster in the afternoon, both with long periods. However, the wind picks up to a fresh 22 mph cross-off from the SE. The energy readings are very high (2862 and 6097), but that strong wind will make things challenging. It’s doable for experts but the magic of Monday will be gone.

Wednesday the 9th sees the biggest swell of the run. We’re talking a massive 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period in the morning. The combined energy is a staggering 10310 – that’s extremely powerful. The wind is still a fresh 22 mph cross-off from the ESE. This is not for the faint of heart. This is expert-only territory, and with that long period, the reef will be firing but also incredibly dangerous. The afternoon drops slightly to a 13ft, 17-second swell.

After Wednesday, the swell slowly drops but the wind remains a problem. From Thursday the 10th through to Tuesday the 15th, we have a mix of waist to head-high swell (3ft to 7ft) but with persistent fresh to strong cross-off winds from the ESE. The conditions will be clean on the surface, but that wind will be strong enough to make paddling a real battle and the waves will be lumpy. The energy levels are moderate to strong, but the quality just isn't there for a good paddle session.

Around the 16th of September, we get another pulse of big, powerful S swell, hitting 10ft with a 16-second period. The combined energy is very strong at 4991. But again, we have a fresh to strong cross-off wind from the E and ESE. It’s another expert-only day with tough conditions.

From the 17th onwards, things really drop off. We get a few small, weak pulses but it's mostly poor surf conditions with cross-shore winds creating chop. The swell is tiny, barely 3ft, and the energy is weak (44-269). It’s a blank run for paddle surfing for the last few days of the forecast.

To sum it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, clear your diary for Monday the 7th. That is the best day, with a solid, clean, offshore groundswell. Monday the 7th is your window. The rest of the first week is big and clean-ish but windy, and the second week is a write-off for quality surf.

Rusty.

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