Tamarin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've got the goods on Tamarin Bay. Let's get into it.

This forecast is a real tale of two halves. We've got a solid pulse of long-period groundswell rolling in over the next few days, particularly the weekend, that's got my heart pumping. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a spring suit.

The standout session is hands down Sunday the 13th, both morning and afternoon. We're looking at a clean 5ft to 6ft SSW groundswell with a massive period of 16 to 18 seconds. That's proper, raw energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is going to leave the reef at Tamarin Bay looking like a mirror. This is a wave for experienced surfers only though – that long-period groundswell from the SSW matches the optimum direction for this spot, and it'll be wrapping perfectly around the reef. For the experienced crew, this is going to be world-class.

Saturday the 12th is the warm-up. It's a touch smaller at 5ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is a bit stronger, but it's still cross-offshore and clean. It's a good day to get your eye in before it really turns on. Be aware, this spot can get busy, so expect some company.

Now, Monday the 14th is where the wind starts to get a bit more lively, with a moderate breeze making things trickier. The swell drops a notch, and the conditions go marginal. By Tuesday the 15th the wind really kicks up, and while there's still plenty of size and energy, the quality suffers. The 25 mph cross-offshore wind on Tuesday morning will be a fight, but the wave still has a good shape. Later in the week, from the 18th through the 21st, it goes quiet with small, poor surf and onshore or cross-shore winds. A real flat patch sets in.

Keep an eye on the very end of the outlook though. Sunday the 27th of September is a long-range whisper that's hard to ignore. We're looking at a massive 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. That is a serious amount of water moving. The cross-offshore wind is fresh, but the size is the story. That is expert-only territory, but if the conditions line up, it could be the best of the entire run. For now, it's a promising but uncertain prospect.

For the big swell days in the second week (the 27th), especially if the wind stays strong, the beach-break setup there will be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, the call is simple: Sunday the 13th is your golden ticket. Get out there and earn it.

- Rusty

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