Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,276 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarin Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarin Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Tamarin Bay. This one's a wild ride, so listen up.
Ok, the big picture for Tamarin Bay? We've got a massive, long-period groundswell on its way, but the timing is a bit of a headache. The water is a toasty 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be able to ditch the thick steamer.
The first real call of the week kicks off on Friday the 28th of August. It’s not perfect, but it's the start of our wave window. We've got a solid 13ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is howling a strong offshore from the SSE at 25 mph. That wind will keep things clean, but man, it's a beast. The combined energy is massive at 8167, so this is serious. This is for advanced crew only – at 13ft, it's big and the paddle-out will be a fight.
The weekend is a bit of a write-off for quality. The swell drops a touch, but the wind clocks around to a cross-offshore SE. You'll get clean faces on the 29th and 30th of August, but the whole setup feels marginal with a “marginal surf or questionable tide” tag. The energy is dropping fast from 7220 down to 2463 by Sunday afternoon. It's surfable, but you'll be scratching for good ones.
Then we hit a flat spell. From Monday the 31st of August all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, it’s pretty much dead. The swell drops to nothing, and the wind is just cross or cross-off from the east. There's a few tiny pulses, but the energy is below 200 for most of it. Honestly, don't bother packing a board.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. A new swell shows up for the start of the second week. On Saturday the 5th of September, things finally turn. The morning is a bit messy with a light cross-shore breeze on a 5ft SW swell, but the afternoon is the standout. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSE, and a 6ft SW swell with 16 seconds of period hits with an energy of 1748. It's rated as excellent for experienced surfers. It's not huge, but after that flat spell, it’ll be a treat.
The real gem, if you can get it, is Sunday the 6th of September in the afternoon. The wind drops to glass – completely dead calm. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The energy is a solid 3200. This is a classic Tamarin Bay plate. That long period means the reef will groom it into perfect lines. It's going to be a standout session, but remember, this is an inconsistent spot and it's often crowded, so expect company.
The following week from the 7th of September onward keeps the swell going, but the wind gets stronger. We see 10ft to 12ft SSW swells for most of the week with a stiff cross-offshore SE breeze at 19 mph. The energy stays high, between 3000 and 6700. This is big, powerful, and clean, but the wind will hold the face open. It's still advanced territory. The size drops off towards the 10th and 11th of September, but the wind stays fresh.
For the final call, Saturday the 12th of September gives us a last burst of energy at 2601 with a 8ft S swell. The wind is a cross-offshore ESE breeze, so it'll be clean enough, but it's more of a solid end to the run than a standout.
So, the pick of the bunch if you're an experienced surfer is that glassy Sunday afternoon on the 6th of September, or the decent Saturday afternoon on the 5th. The mid-week swell after that is for the brave and the strong.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7436 | 9276 | 7220 | 5541 | 4029 | 3067 | 2463 | 1520 | 941 | 649 | 469 | 9 | 233 | 33 | 7 | 27 | 52 | 64 | 59 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:19PM0.63m | 3:52AM0.50m | 3:55PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:05AM0.18m | 9:51PM0.17m | 9:34AM0.25m | 10:53PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
7436 | 9276 | 7220 | 5541 | 4029 | 3067 | 2463 | 1520 | 941 | 649 | 469 | 289 | 233 | 157 | 196 | 178 | 151 | 115 | 106 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 196 | 196 | 166 | 196 | 163 | 146 | 73 | 49 | 28 | 64 | 7 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 27 | 52 | 40 | 59 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 4 |
731 | — | — | — | 22 | 55 | 98 | 399 | 349 | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 39 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 199 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 227 | 5 | 227 | 227 | 5 |
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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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