
Surf Forecasts:
Tamaris surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamaris this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tamaris in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamaris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf at Tamaris. There’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile ahead, and we’re going to have to grind through a lot of small, wind-affected slop before anything even gets close to being rideable. Don’t get me wrong, there are a few windows with clean conditions, but the swell just isn’t there for most of the run.
Right now, we’re looking at a dry patch. The first few days are basically a write-off. Wednesday morning has a weak 2ft southwest swell at 5 seconds, but there’s a strong offshore wind making it hard to paddle into anything, and the energy is weak at 13. The rest of Wednesday and all of Thursday are just flat with clean but empty surf. Friday brings nothing better—maybe 1ft if you’re lucky, but that’s about it. The weekend doesn’t improve; Saturday morning has 0.3ft, and even though the wind turns light offshore, there’s simply nothing to ride. Sunday through Tuesday of next week are completely flat, with a few glassy windows, but no swell at all.
We’re talking about a solid gap of about a week with no real surf on offer. You’d be better off checking the tide pools than paddling out. Keep the optimism though—forecasts can shift, and this kind of blank run doesn’t usually last forever.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, September 23rd. Finally, some swell shows up: morning sees 4ft of east-southeast swell at 6 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. It’s still messy—energy is only 119, so it’s moderate at best—but at least it’s surfable. The morning is your best window, because by afternoon the wind howls to 25 mph and the swell jumps to 7ft from the southeast at 7 seconds. That’s just poor conditions, pure chop. Not worth it.
Then comes Thursday, September 24th—this is the standout of the entire forecast. We’ve got 7ft of east-southeast swell at 7 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind keeping things clean. The energy jumps to 362, which is strong, and the waves should actually have some push to them. The direction matches the optimum for Tamaris—south—so it’s hitting the reef properly. That said, at 7ft, this is getting big, and it’s only for surfers who know what they’re doing. Beginners should sit this one out. The wind is offshore, so the faces should be clean, but that size on a reef demands respect.
After that, the outlook goes quiet again. Friday the 25th and beyond look like they drop back to small, weak swell, so if you want to get wet, that Thursday morning is your one real shot. Everything else is a wash. No point chasing the tiny dribbles—wait for the good one.
Remember, long-period groundswell isn’t really in the picture here—these are all short-period windswell bump, so shape will be ordinary. Crowds at Tamaris are sometimes an issue, and with that Thursday swell, it could get busy, so get out early.
Stay safe, keep an eye on the charts, and don’t force it. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | E 5 | NNW 4 | — | W 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | S 3 |
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3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:06PM0.27m | 7:58AM0.17m | 8:46PM0.28m | 8:41AM0.18m | 9:22PM0.28m | 9:22AM0.20m | 9:55PM0.27m | 10:01AM0.20m | 10:26PM0.26m | 10:39AM0.21m | 10:55PM0.23m | 11:18AM0.21m | 11:22PM0.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:41AM0.06m | 1:54PM0.01m | 3:16AM0.05m | 2:38PM0.00m | 3:47AM0.04m | 3:19PM0.01m | 4:17AM0.04m | 3:59PM0.02m | 4:44AM0.03m | 4:39PM0.03m | 5:11AM0.04m | 5:19PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — |
3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | S 3 |
— | 7 | 78 | 119 | 102 | 44 | 35 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 85 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 306 | 85 | 247 | 58 | 413 | 315 | 72 | 592 | 98 | 40 | 89 | 343 | 392 | 628 | 521 | 521 | 588 | 521 |
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Information about the Tamaris Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tamaris provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamaris can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tamaris 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 (Tamaris) 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 Tamaris 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.
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