
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next few weeks on the west coast.
Right off the bat, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got some serious long-period SSW groundswell on the way, but it’s being let down by the wind. The first real pulse arrives on Thursday the 30th, with a 4ft swell from the SSW, but the cross-shore wind is already messing with it. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus for the hood.
Honestly, the next week is a bit of a write-off for clean, quality rides. From Thursday the 30th all the way through to Sunday the 2nd, we have a building swell that peaks at 6ft on Saturday afternoon, but that east wind is relentless and onshore. The combined swell energy gets up to a very strong (1516), meaning there’s plenty of power in the water, but it’s going to be lumpy and messy at Tamarin Bay. This is a reef break, so the long period swells (15-16 seconds) could offer some punchy, lined-up waves, but with the cross-chop, you’ll be fighting it. It’s pretty much a no-go for a smooth session.
Monday the 3rd shows a drop in size to 3ft and the wind finally swings to a cross-offshore, which is a big deal. The swell period is a very long 18 seconds, so those sets will be fat and powerful, but the combined energy is still moderate (1083). The ride gets cleaner, but the wave size is marginal for this spot, and it’s an inconsistent break that requires patience and a very specific tide. This is only for dedicated, advanced surfers.
From Tuesday the 4th through the end of the first week, it’s a real slump. We get days of tiny, weak waves dropping to 2ft with very weak wave energy (176), and the wind stays cross or cross-off, meaning it’s clean but flat. The period stays long, but there’s just no push. This is a long gap of poor conditions that lasts right through to Sunday the 9th.
Into the second week, Monday the 10th of August offers a glimmer of hope. The swell bumps back up to 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean, gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs back up to strong (1127). This is the best on offer across the whole outlook for Tamarin Bay. The waves will have some good shape and power, but keep in mind this is rarely a bank that fires, and with inconsistent waves, you need to pick your moment. The crowds are often a factor here too.
After that peak, it quickly fades again. Tuesday the 11th kicks up again to 5ft in the afternoon with a 17-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. From Wednesday the 12th onwards, we’re back to tiny, weak swells (1ft to 3ft) and very weak wave energy (129-365). The wind stays cross-off, so the water looks clean, but there’s just nothing to ride for the rest of the run. It’s a blank finish.
If you only get one shot this period, make it Monday the 10th of August. Otherwise, the kite surfers might be having more fun on the lumpy days than we are.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1498 | 1305 | 1241 | 1102 | 1412 | 1516 | 982 | 1191 | 1241 | 829 | 627 | 476 | 218 | 176 | 168 | 107 | 152 | 302 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:52AM0.04m | 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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | S 13 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
1498 | 1305 | 1241 | 1102 | 1412 | 1516 | 982 | 1191 | 1241 | 829 | 456 | 331 | 120 | 100 | 168 | 204 | 128 | 196 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 18 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | S 20 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
43 | 61 | 49 | 235 | 40 | 47 | 459 | 43 | 7 | 495 | 165 | 476 | 208 | 176 | 43 | 107 | 152 | 302 | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | S 26 | S 24 | SE 10 | S 18 | NE 10 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | S 12 | SSE 7 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 44 | 23 | 627 | 134 | 218 | 53 | 82 | 30 | 102 | 35 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | — | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ESE 10 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 4 |
77 | — | — | 57 | 61 | 74 | 34 | 9 | 57 | 145 | 211 | 40 | 41 | 242 | 168 | 307 | 6 | 211 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 227 | 18 | 226 | 227 | 5 | 227 | 218 | 5 | 5 | 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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