Tamaris Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Truth is, mate, it’s gonna be a pretty grim stretch for a wave. The first real shot at anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Sunday the 26th of July, and even then, it’s barely a whisper. Before that, we’re looking at a solid week and a half of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions. From Friday the 17th right through to Saturday the 26th, Tamaris is a total write-off – tiny dribbles, strong winds, or nothing at all. You’d be better off waxing the longboard and just staring at the horizon.

So, on Sunday morning the 26th, we finally get a pulse. Tamaris (a reef break that’s fairly consistent) will see a little 4-foot swell rolling in from the west. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit weak and mushy – the combined energy is only 86, which is on the low side. The wind is offshore from the north, which is a major positive, keeping things clean and the surface glassy. The water is a very warm 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the small size, it’s perfect for a learner or someone just wanting to get wet. Don’t expect any power, but it’s surfable.

That little window is short-lived. By Sunday afternoon the wind swings onshore from the south, and the quality drops out. Monday the 27th is a write-off again with cross-onshore choppy slop, despite a bit more energy (169) in the water. The rest of the week into August is a mix of clean but tiny waves or onshore junk. Tuesday the 28th onwards has some clean, cross-off conditions but the swell is tiny – 2 feet or less – so it’s just not worth the drive.

If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning is your only real chance. Everything else is a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long dry spell.

Rusty.

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