Tamarin Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.33° S 57.37° E

Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tamarin Bay sea temperature is
24.6° C
1.7° 

Tamarin Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,325 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s cooking for Tamarin Bay over the next couple of weeks. Grab a coffee, because we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag to get through.

Right off the bat, things are quiet. Monday the 18th is a no-go – we’ve got a solid 4ft south swell, but a howling cross-breeze out of the east at 16 mph is just chopping it to bits. Not worth paddling out for. The wave energy is moderate at 654, but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 19th morning is even smaller, with a weak 1ft swell (energy a paltry 66), so you’re not missing anything.

The first real window opens up on Wednesday the 19th afternoon. We get a clean 3ft south swell with light cross-offshore winds from the ESE at 6 mph. The energy picks up to 328, and the water is sitting at a comfortable 76°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable for the advanced crew that knows this reef.

Thursday the 20th morning offers a small 3ft, but by the afternoon, we get a clean 2ft swell with a very long 17-second period from the southwest. That’s groundswell energy at 306, and while it’s small, that long period will wrap in nicely at Tamarin Bay, offering some nicely shaped, clean lines.

Now, hold on to your board. The standout window is shaping up for Saturday the 22nd. Both the morning and afternoon are looking excellent. We’re talking a clean 5ft swell from the southwest, with light cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is a strong 708 in the morning and jumps to 770 in the afternoon. This is a solid, clean, powerful swell for the advanced surfers, and the crowd factor is something to keep in mind – Tamarin Bay can get busy.

Sunday the 23rd sees the swell pump up to 8ft in the morning, but the wind swings east at 12 mph, creating a messy cross-chop. The energy is massive at 2230, but the quality isn’t there. This one is marginal, more of a challenge than a pleasure.

The real heavy hitters arrive later. Wednesday the 26th is for the experts only. The morning brings a 10ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, clean conditions, and an energy reading of 3451. That’s serious power. The afternoon turns offshore with a 16 mph wind from the SSE, keeping the 8ft swell clean. This is excellent, heavy surf.

Things go downhill fast after that. From Thursday the 27th onwards, we get hammered by gale-force winds (31 mph on Thursday morning!), which makes even the big 10ft swell on the 28th and 29th a dangerous, blown-out mess. The energy is astronomical (over 3500 on the 27th and 28th), but with those winds, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. A kite might have a field day, but not us.

The last week of August and into September fades away. By the 31st, we’re back to small, clean but weak swells, and the energy drops below 500. It’s a flat end to the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Saturday the 22nd for the best combo of size and clean conditions, and Wednesday the 26th for the big, expert-only groundswell. Don’t bother with the rest of the second week unless you’re after a windy mess.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.4
SW
14
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
342
264
66
264
192
138
238
406
212
466
623
691
754
714
2230
1879
1349
1151
784
902
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
20
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20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
3:32PM0.57m
3:46AM0.46m
3:49PM0.53m
4:10AM0.39m
4:08PM0.48m
5:15AM0.32m
4:47PM0.43m
12:16PM0.42m
10:00PM0.45m
11:58AM0.46m
10:44PM0.50m
12:02PM0.50m
11:14PM0.56m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.24m
9:25AM0.28m
10:47PM0.28m
8:57AM0.32m
1:13AM0.31m
6:28AM0.32m
4:32AM0.26m
4:31PM0.38m
5:00AM0.20m
4:59PM0.33m
5:24AM0.15m
5:23PM0.28m
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rain showers
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6:31
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6:28
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6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
 mm
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Temp °C
25
24
22
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25
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25
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Feels °C
23
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26
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24
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22
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25
22
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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.

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