Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tamarin Bay for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some serious pulse coming through, but it’s not a constant run. The first few days offer some clean, glassy opportunities, but the real standout is a massive, heavy swell that hits at the end of next week. Heads up: this is a reef break, it’s inconsistent, and it’s strictly for advanced surfers. When it’s good, it’s world-class, but it’s not a spot you can just roll into. The water is 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Sunday, August 23rd kicks things off. The morning is a bit average with a cross breeze, but the afternoon is the story. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell, a very long period of 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a clean, lined-up reef wave, but that long period will make it a bit shifty. The energy is strong (1997).

Monday, August 24th is a carbon copy of Sunday’s pattern. The morning is messy, the afternoon is magic. 8ft of SSW swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy (2505). That’s a session to remember.

The swell backs off a bit Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping to 4ft to 6ft. It’s marginal surf, not worth the drive.

Now, here’s the real deal. Thursday, August 27th is where the juice starts. The morning is glassy with an 8ft SSW swell and a period of 17 seconds – that’s a serious groundswell. The energy is massive (3904). This is an expert-only wave over the reef. The afternoon gets even better: a 10ft SSW swell with offshore winds and energy hitting 4818. That’s the best afternoon of the whole forecast.

Friday, August 28th is the big one for the big dogs. 13ft of SSW swell, with a very long period of 17 seconds in the morning. The energy is absolutely thumping (7814). The wind is a clean cross-off, but this is huge, powerful groundswell on a reef. The afternoon stays big, but the wind picks up to a strong breeze with some rain showers. This is for experienced surfers only.

Saturday, August 29th, the swell is still massive at 13ft easing to 12ft, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. The setup is clean, but it’s a battle. Honestly, this is looking more like a kite-surfing day for most people.

From Sunday, August 30th, through to Saturday, September 6th, we hit a long, flat spell. The swell drops right off, the wind is fresh and strong, and the energy readings are low. It’s a big gap of basically no good surf for about a week.

But, keep an eye on Sunday, September 6th. It’s a long way out, so it’s a promise that might break, but it looks like we might get a new, clean groundswell. A 4ft to 5ft SW swell, with a very long period of 19 to 21 seconds, and light, clean winds. The energy is back (1223 to 1697). This has the potential to be a really clean, fun day, but it’s just a whisper on the horizon.

The Takeaway: The absolute standout is Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th. The Thursday afternoon session, with a 10ft SSW swell and offshore wind, is the cleanest, most powerful window of the whole forecast. The Friday morning is the biggest, but it’s for experts only. Get after it if you can handle it.

Stay wet, stay hungry.

- Rusty

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