
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,502 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8498 | 4681 | 3099 | 1193 | 731 | 352 | 311 | 817 | 1216 | 953 | 724 | 1522 | 1410 | 1689 | 1265 | 808 | 512 | 883 | 1561 | 2753 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:05AM0.71m | 12:45PM0.70m | 00:38AM0.73m | 1:08PM0.71m | 1:08AM0.72m | 1:30PM0.71m | 1:37AM0.69m | 1:49PM0.70m | 2:03AM0.64m | 2:07PM0.67m | 2:27AM0.59m | 2:23PM0.63m | 2:48AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.16m | 6:25AM0.01m | 6:36PM0.12m | 6:54AM0.02m | 7:06PM0.10m | 7:20AM0.05m | 7:35PM0.09m | 7:44AM0.09m | 8:02PM0.09m | 8:05AM0.14m | 8:29PM0.11m | 8:22AM0.19m | 8:54PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
8498 | 4681 | 3099 | 1193 | 929 | 496 | 472 | 817 | 1216 | 953 | 724 | 1522 | 1410 | 1689 | 1265 | 808 | 512 | 883 | 1561 | 2753 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | — | NE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — |
— | 56 | 81 | 1275 | 731 | 352 | 249 | 327 | 67 | 48 | 396 | 537 | 425 | — | — | 12 | 165 | 255 | 142 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 18 | SW 13 | — | SW 22 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | — |
— | — | — | 92 | 88 | 90 | 311 | 136 | — | 19 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 7 | 44 | 39 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
— | — | 90 | 1927 | 1363 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 29 | 601 | 460 | 552 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 199 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 |
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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.
Tamarin Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Vacoas. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vacoas. Vacoas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










