Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,968 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Alright, so this is a bit of a tricky one. We’ve got a serious run of solid swell lined up for Tamarin Bay, but it’s definitely not for everyone, and there’s a big patch of nothing in the middle. The standout window is a short, punchy burst of big, powerful groundswell hitting with clean offshore winds. But hold your horses – this break is a tricky, inconsistent reef that’s only for the advanced crew, and when it gets big, it gets real.
The first action kicks off on Wednesday, August 27th morning. Tamarin Bay is showing a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SSE. That’s about as clean as it gets, but with a combined energy reading of (4525), that’s strong, powerful water. This is expert territory only. The water’s sitting at a noticeably warm 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The afternoon holds even bigger at 10ft SW (5117 energy), still with clean offshore wind. The crowd factor is “often,” so you won’t be alone, but expect a crew that knows what they’re doing.
Then on Thursday, August 28th, the swell really cranks. Morning and afternoon both see a massive 13ft SW groundswell hitting (8082 and 8180 energy). The wind is strong offshore from the SSE – think strong breeze. It’ll be clean and lined up, but that kind of power with a 16-second period is going to be a serious paddle, even for the fittest. It’s marginal for paddling because it’s hard to get into, but if you’re charging, it’s on. Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th see the swell start to drop back through 12ft and 10ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore and picks up, making it less appealing.
After that, from Monday, August 31st, the quality falls off a cliff. The swell drops to 6ft and smaller, but the wind swings onshore and gets lumpy. A stretch of poor conditions runs right through to Thursday, September 4th, with tiny waves and messy wind. That’s about a five-day gap where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Things show a glimmer of life again on Saturday, September 5th, with a 5ft SW swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s still only marginal. The energy is weak (940). Sunday, September 6th picks up a bit with 6ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds and a combined energy of (1606), and the wind stays clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of the second week. After that, the following Tuesday, September 8th sees another pulse of 8ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period and (4317 energy), but the wind is fresh cross-offshore, so it’s not the same quality as late August.
Looking at the whole 16 days: the peak is definitely Thursday morning and afternoon, August 28th – if you’re an expert and you’re ready for a proper beating, that’s the best power and cleanest conditions on offer. The second-best might be Sunday, September 6th, which is a smaller, cleaner window for anyone who missed the first run.
Roll with it, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
455 | 424 | 1716 | 4525 | 5117 | 7535 | 8082 | 7436 | 9128 | 7312 | 5541 | 4029 | 3067 | 2498 | 1319 | 927 | 638 | 469 | 237 | 189 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:30PM0.60m | 00:07AM0.67m | 12:49PM0.64m | 00:34AM0.70m | 1:10PM0.68m | 1:02AM0.72m | 1:32PM0.70m | 1:31AM0.72m | 1:56PM0.71m | 2:01AM0.69m | 2:22PM0.70m | 2:34AM0.64m | 2:49PM0.67m | 3:09AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.19m | 6:34AM0.04m | 6:38PM0.16m | 6:58AM0.03m | 7:04PM0.13m | 7:22AM0.03m | 7:32PM0.11m | 7:46AM0.05m | 8:02PM0.10m | 8:12AM0.08m | 8:33PM0.11m | 8:38AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
455 | 411 | 1716 | 4525 | 5117 | 7535 | 8082 | 7436 | 9128 | 7312 | 5541 | 4029 | 3067 | 2498 | 1319 | 927 | 638 | 469 | 288 | 249 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
228 | 202 | 308 | 94 | 72 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 64 | — | 98 | 127 | 178 | 248 | 237 | 189 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
23 | 424 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 98 | 744 | — | — | — | 22 | — | 85 | 11 | 11 | 221 | 211 | 224 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 199 | 227 | 227 | 5 | 227 | 227 | 226 |
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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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