
Surf Forecasts:
Tamarin Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 883 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for our local standout.
We’ve got one real spot lighting up the charts, and that’s Tamarin Bay (Mauritius). It’s an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, so you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.
Right now, and for the next several days, it’s a bit of a letdown. The swell is small and the conditions are poor, with moderate cross-shore winds messing up the face. You’ll see weak combined wave energy (215 to 360), so don’t even bother paddling out just yet. This flat spell looks set to stretch from now through until Thursday, August 7th.
The first real glimmer shows up on Saturday, August 8th. We’re looking at a solid bump in energy with a combined energy of 1008. Swell comes in at 4ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be nice. The catch? It’s rated as marginal, likely due to tricky tide or maybe the long period making it a bit fat on a reef setup. Still, it’s the first real hope.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th fall back into poor conditions with fresh breezes and weaker energy (489 to 581). Not worth the drive.
Tuesday the 11th offers another marginal window. Clean 4ft SSW swell with moderate energy (640) and that consistent cross-off wind. It’s on the table, but nothing to scream about.
The real standout on the horizon is the long-range call for Saturday, August 15th through Monday, August 17th. On the 15th, the afternoon swell pushes up to 6ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period and a combined energy of 2033. Then Sunday the 16th is the biggest of the run: a solid 8ft SSW swell with a period of 17 seconds, and the energy reading hits 3277. That’s proper power. The wind stays clean cross-offshore, but at this size, this is expert territory only. The reef is going to be firing but it’ll be a heavy, serious wave. Keep in mind that with periods over 15 seconds, it can be a bit straight at certain spots, but for a reef like Tamarin Bay, that usually means long, grinding walls. Monday the 17th still holds decent 5ft surf with moderate energy (1123).
After that, it fades quickly back into small, weak conditions by Tuesday the 18th.
So if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Sunday, August 16th as the biggest, most powerful day of the forecast period. It’s still a couple weeks out so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one that could be truly special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
107 | 215 | 291 | 264 | 272 | 229 | 222 | 212 | 149 | 473 | 883 | 817 | 683 | 489 | 418 | 407 | 357 | 581 | 739 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.53m | 4:43PM0.58m | 5:18AM0.45m | 5:46PM0.54m | 7:51AM0.41m | 7:41PM0.51m | 10:27AM0.45m | 9:35PM0.54m | 11:24AM0.52m | 10:44PM0.60m | 12:05PM0.58m | 11:34PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.22m | 10:14AM0.22m | 11:23PM0.24m | 11:04AM0.29m | 1:17AM0.25m | 1:00PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.33m | 4:39AM0.12m | 4:48PM0.28m | 5:29AM0.05m | 5:37PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
142 | 115 | 291 | 264 | 272 | 229 | 222 | 212 | 100 | 473 | 883 | 817 | 683 | 489 | 418 | 407 | 357 | 581 | 739 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 |
199 | 184 | 115 | 98 | 94 | 74 | 94 | 75 | 149 | 186 | 108 | 88 | 48 | 85 | 19 | 98 | 96 | 92 | 143 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | NE 12 | SSE 6 | NE 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | NE 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
107 | 215 | 69 | 5 | 22 | 4 | 25 | 86 | 109 | 100 | 125 | 68 | 68 | 33 | 82 | 37 | 64 | 61 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 3 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
3 | — | 2 | 121 | 91 | 47 | 77 | 43 | 33 | 93 | 68 | 68 | 6 | 84 | 155 | 7 | 145 | 171 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 18 | 228 | 5 | 5 | 227 | 199 | 227 | 227 | 5 | 227 | 227 | 5 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 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.
Tamarin Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Vacoas. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vacoas. Vacoas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











