Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down the outlook for Tamarin Bay in the units you’d use at the beach shack. This is a reef break that’s advanced and inconsistent, but when it gets a south-west swell, it can be world-class. The water is a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

The action starts on Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, with a massive 13ft SSW groundswell rolling in. That’s a 17-second period, huge energy, and it’s a beast. It’s way over 8ft, so it’s experts only. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 22 mph, keeping the surface clean, but the size and tide are going to make it a grinder.

The swell drops off fast. Thursday morning, September 10th, still has a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is still strong. By the afternoon, it’s down to 6ft. The rest of the week into Friday stays small and clean, with light winds, but the surf is weak and inconsistent.

The first real standout window is Saturday afternoon, September 12th. The swell is a punchy 5ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The wind goes light and cross-off, and the conditions are very good. The energy is moderate. This is a fun size for a confident intermediate.

The gem of the first week is Sunday, September 13th. The morning has a 5ft SSW groundswell, with a long, thumping 18-second period. The wind is light at 6 mph from the SE, a clean cross-off. The energy is strong. By the afternoon, the wind goes true offshore from the SSE at 12 mph, and the swell holds at 6ft. This is the best combo of size, quality, and wind. The long period means defined lines and longer waits between sets.

The next week has a few small, clean windows, but nothing special until the final run. Monday afternoon, September 14th, has a 5ft swell with offshore winds, but it’s not a standout. The swell picks up again on Wednesday, September 16th, with a chunky 10ft SSW groundswell, but it’s marginal.

The best late-period call comes on the morning of Wednesday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 24th. On the 23rd, you’ve got an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, generating massive energy. The wind is manageable. Then on the 24th, the swell builds to 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes light. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That Thursday morning is the standout of the second week, but it’s a long way off.

Overall, the real standouts are Sunday, September 13th, and the final window around September 23rd-24th. The rest of the period is a lot of small, clean, average surf, or big, powerful, and tricky conditions. Tamarin Bay is inconsistent, so this period actually delivers a few good windows.

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