Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming down the line for us. This is a proper reef set-up, and while it’s inconsistent, when it does fire, it can be magic. The water is sitting at a warm 76.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 17th is a no-go – messy cross-on wind and poor conditions. Saturday the 18th morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The wind swings offshore and goes glassy, with a clean 3.9ft swell from the S. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. The energy is moderate (558). Saturday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore, dropping to 3.3ft.

Sunday the 19th is small but clean, with a 2.0ft to 2.3ft SW groundswell and a long period of 15-16 seconds. The energy is weak (247-284). You’ll be waiting for sets, but the shape should be good for a longboard.

Now, Monday the 20th afternoon is a real standout. The wind drops to absolute glass, and a solid 6.9ft SSW swell rolls in with a moderate energy (1835). This is a big step up. For an advanced spot like this, that’s some serious juice. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd keep the quality high with glassy conditions and solid 5.9ft to 6.2ft SSW swell. The energy stays strong (over 900).

Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th sees the swell drop and the wind pick up, making for marginal conditions. The energy drops off significantly.

Then things get interesting again. Sunday the 26th morning brings a very long period, deep groundswell (21 seconds) from the SW, but it’s only 2.0ft. The energy is moderate (704). It’ll be clean, but the period is so long it might be tricky on this reef, wanting to stand up and throw.

The next big standout is a monster. Monday the 27th afternoon is looking at a massive 13.1ft SSW swell with a massive energy (8576). This is huge, an expert-only zone. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. Tuesday the 28th keeps the offshore wind with a 9.8ft swell, but it’s still big.

But the best on offer is Wednesday the 29th morning. We’ve got a 13.1ft SSW swell, a clean cross-off wind, and the energy is off the charts (8439). This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. The wind is light, and the swell direction matches the optimum. If you’ve got the nerve, that’s the session to aim for.

Thursday the 30th morning is glassy with an 8.2ft SSW swell – still a big day for the experienced crew. After that, the swell backs off a bit, but stays surfable into the first week of August, though the wind gets stronger, making it less clean.

Overall, hold out for next week. The weekend of the 18th is clean but small, then the real juice comes in from the 27th through the 30th. The 29th is the pick.

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