
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarin Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s set the scene here, folks. I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s cookin’ for Tamarin Bay (Mauritius) over the next couple of weeks. We’re lookin’ at a bit of a slow start, but some serious firepower on the horizon.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to write home about there. But this is a reef break that doesn’t switch on every day, so when it’s good, it’s *special*.
First up, we’re in a bit of a lull. From Monday the 13th right through to Thursday the 16th, it’s pretty ragged. The swell is there, but it’s got a cross or cross-onshore breeze messing with it, and the wave comments are all grim. We’ve got a solid 6ft to 7ft SSW swell with a middling 13-14 second period, and the energy is up there – around 1667 (moderate to strong) – but the quality just isn't there. The wind is a dealbreaker. Don’t bother paddling out unless you love choppy, blown-out junk.
But hang on. Friday the 17th rolls in with a shift. On Friday morning, we see a tiny 2ft S swell with a super long 18-second period, and the wind goes glassy with an ENE breeze at just 3 mph. The water is clean, the energy is a modest 394, but for a break that’s picky, this is a sneaky good window for the patient surfer. It’s not pumping, but it’ll be clean. Friday afternoon gets better: the swell bumps up to 4ft from the south, period 16 seconds, and a light SSW cross-off breeze cleans it right up. Energy is 777. This is a solid afternoon sesh.
Saturday the 18th has a bit of a mixed bag. Morning is cross with marginal tide, but Saturday afternoon shows some promise with a 3ft S swell, period 13 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SSW at 3 mph. Clean and tidy.
Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 19th is the first real gem of the period. The morning is clean with a 2ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but it’s the *afternoon* that gets my heart racing. We’ve got 3ft of SSW swell, but the period hits a very long 21 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore from the south at 6 mph. The energy reads 1145 (moderate to strong). This is gonna be a clean, lined-up reef-break session with those long, pushy waves. For a picky spot like Tamarin, this is a top-tier window.
Then the main event. Monday the 20th. Get ready. Monday morning brings a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a clean offshore from the SSE at 9 mph. The energy is a massive 4108 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and clean – but this one is for advanced surfers only. It’s going to be proper heavy on the reef. Monday afternoon still has a very solid 8ft SSW swell, same direction, with moderate offshore wind and energy of 3114. Still only for the experienced crew.
Tuesday the 21st is still solid, with a 8ft SSW swell (energy 1945) but the wind picks up to 16 mph offshore, making it a bit more of a handful. Not quite the magic of Monday.
The rest of the week (Wednesday 22nd through to Saturday the 25th) cools down. We see 5ft to 5ft SSW swells, mostly cross-off winds, and clean conditions. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th both have some clean, fun-sized waves in the 4ft range with offshore or light cross-off breezes. Good for a paddle, but nothing compared to the epic Sunday-Monday combo.
To wrap it up: there are four days of mediocrity, then a solid run of surf. The absolute peak is Sunday 19th afternoon for its incredible long-period groundswell and perfect offshores, and Monday 20th morning for the big-wave hunters. Don’t sleep on that Sunday afternoon glass-off.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1903 | 1667 | 1644 | 1411 | 1143 | 915 | 679 | 738 | 579 | 418 | 161 | 93 | 82 | 216 | 765 | 918 | 577 | 334 | 156 | 257 | 712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:32PM0.67m | 12:47PM0.61m | 00:19AM0.70m | 1:30PM0.63m | 1:03AM0.72m | 2:09PM0.64m | 1:43AM0.72m | 2:46PM0.63m | 2:22AM0.70m | 3:20PM0.62m | 2:58AM0.65m | 3:51PM0.59m | 3:32AM0.59m | 4:19PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16AM-0.01m | 6:21PM0.20m | 7:00AM-0.04m | 7:05PM0.19m | 7:41AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.19m | 8:20AM-0.02m | 8:25PM0.20m | 8:56AM0.03m | 9:03PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.10m | 9:42PM0.24m | 10:00AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 21 |
1903 | 1667 | 1644 | 1411 | 1143 | 915 | 679 | 738 | 579 | 418 | 161 | 143 | 112 | 178 | 765 | 918 | 577 | 334 | 156 | 257 | 712 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
113 | 69 | 57 | 59 | 42 | 28 | 47 | 29 | 7 | 11 | 71 | 93 | 82 | 216 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 109 | 109 | 280 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | N 10 | E 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 57 | 17 | 16 | 153 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
132 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 63 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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