Surf Forecasts:
Tamaris surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamaris this week:
The surf forecast for Tamaris over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamaris in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamaris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s coming up for Tamaris over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty bleak for any proper surfing. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for decent waves.
Let’s start with the pattern. Right from Thursday, August 13th, through to the end of the month, it’s all poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy barely ever gets into double digits, and when it does, it’s weak. For example, on Monday, August 17th, the afternoon shows a combined energy of just 40 – that’s weak. Most days, it’s way less than that. The swell heights are tiny, mostly between 0.7ft and 3ft, and the periods are short, around 3 to 6 seconds. That’s just wind chop, not real groundswell.
There are a few mornings with glassy conditions – like Thursday morning August 13th, Friday morning August 14th, and Thursday morning August 20th – but with zero or tiny swell, it’s flat and clean, not surfable. Offshore winds pop up here and there, like Sunday morning August 16th with a light offshore from the north, and Wednesday morning August 19th with a gentle offshore from the NNW, but the swell is still pathetic. The water temperature isn’t mentioned in the data for Tamaris, so I can’t comment on that.
Honestly, there isn’t a single standout. The only time the swell height even hits 3ft is Monday afternoon August 17th, with a cross-shore wind from the west at 15 mph. The combined energy is a weak 40, and the period is only 6 seconds. That’s a small, choppy mess, and definitely not worth paddling out for. For a reef break like Tamaris, you need proper swell and clean conditions, and we’re getting neither.
Because the surf is so consistently poor, it’s a blank run that’s normal for the area. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing on the table.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:51PM0.29m | 9:34AM0.18m | 10:29PM0.29m | 10:17AM0.18m | 11:06PM0.28m | 10:59AM0.18m | 11:40PM0.26m | 11:43AM0.18m | 00:12AM0.24m | 12:29PM0.18m | 00:42AM0.21m | 1:20PM0.18m | 1:11AM0.19m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:20AM0.05m | 3:35PM-0.01m | 4:58AM0.05m | 4:16PM-0.00m | 5:33AM0.05m | 4:56PM0.01m | 6:07AM0.05m | 5:37PM0.03m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:20PM0.06m | 7:10AM0.06m | 7:08PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 65 | 24 | 40 | 35 | 110 | 65 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 523 | 631 | 558 | 582 | 737 | 558 | 537 | 615 | 548 | 542 | 631 | 0 | 678 | 552 | 227 | 98 | 413 | 53 |
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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).
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