Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got on the cards for Mauritius. The only real player in the game is Tamarin Bay, a consistent reef setup that needs a solid south-west swell to fire. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The action kicks off on the morning of Thursday, August 27th. We’ve got a clean 8ft SSW groundswell rolling in with an 18-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the SE, keeping things glassy. The combined energy is strong (4525), so it’s got some serious push. This is prime for experienced surfers—the long period means the sets will be fat and powerful, perfect for the reef. Thursday afternoon gets even better, with the swell jumping to 10ft and the wind turning offshore from the SSE, still light. The energy bumps up to 5117.

Now, the standout of the whole window is Friday, August 28th. The morning session is the one to circle. We’re talking a solid 13ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, clean offshore wind from the south at 12 mph, and the combined energy is a massive 8851. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The reef will be handling a lot of water, but it’ll be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. Friday afternoon, the wind picks up to 25 mph, making it strong offshore and harder to paddle into, so stick to the morning.

Saturday, the 29th, still has size—13ft dropping to 12ft—but the wind swings cross-off from the SE and gets strong, up to 25 mph. The energy remains high, but the conditions get more marginal. The surf is still clean, but the wind is going to make it tricky. Sunday and Monday see the swell dropping steadily, with a 10ft start on Sunday, fading to 5ft by Monday afternoon. The wind stays cross-off, but the energy drops off a cliff (from 3067 to 649). The quality goes with it.

From Tuesday, September 1st, through the following week, the surf goes flat. We’re looking at a 5-day gap with nothing rideable—swell heights under 3ft, poor conditions, and the energy is basically zero. It’s a blank run, typical for this area when the swell window shuts down.

Then, on September 9th, there’s a flicker of life. Wednesday morning sees an 12ft SSW swell with offshore wind, but the period is only 13 seconds, and the energy is moderate (3874). The score is marginal, but it’s a promising sign. The real potential though is Thursday, September 10th. Morning shows a 10ft S swell, 14-second period, light offshore wind from the SSE, and a massive energy reading of 7020. That’s a long-range standout worth keeping an eye on, but it’s far out, so don’t hold your breath just yet.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, Friday morning, August 28th, is the absolute peak. Thursday the 27th is also excellent. After that, it’s a waiting game until the second week, where Thursday, September 10th, looks promising but is still a fair way off. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

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