Tamaris Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Tamaris are a right-off for surfing. I’ve looked at the whole run, and there isn’t a single session I’d paddle out for. The forecast is a long, flat, and choppy stretch that’s basically a kick in the teeth for anyone hoping for a wave.

Starting from Sunday, 2nd August, we’ve got nothing. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 76°F, but that’s the only good news. The first few days show tiny swell – we’re talking 0.7 ft to 1 ft with periods of just 3 to 4 seconds, which is wind slop, not surf. The combined energy of all swells is weak, hitting a maximum of just 10 on the Sunday morning, and then dropping to 2 or 3. The wind is all over the place, with a lot of onshore and cross-on conditions, particularly on Sunday afternoon when that SSE wind hits 12 mph, making it choppy and uninspiring.

The best you’ll see is the odd moment of glassy conditions, like Tuesday 4th August morning, but with 1 ft of 4-second ESE swell, it’s barely a ripple. The energy numbers are pathetic – mostly single digits. Even when the swell height tries to lift a little, like on Thursday 6th August afternoon with 3 ft from the west (period 6 seconds, combined energy 48), the wind is a messy cross-shore, so it’ll be a chop-fest. This is a beach-and-reef setup, and in these conditions, it’s honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler.

There’s a gap of several days with no surf at all – from 10th August afternoon right through to the end of the 16-day window, the energy values are mostly zero, with only a couple of 0.3 ft blips. The wind is consistently strong and cross-off, but with no swell, it’s just a dry, windy beach. The final day, 17th August, shows a slightly bigger 3 ft SSE swell with a period of 5-6 seconds and combined energy of 45-50, but again, the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s a write-off. Onshore wind and that tiny period means poor quality.

So, the honest truth? There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. This is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for Tamaris when the conditions don’t line up. Fairly consistent it might be, but not this time. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty

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