Surf Forecasts:
Tamaris surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamaris this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tamaris in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamaris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts and, to be honest, it’s looking like a pretty bleak stretch. We’ve got a long, dry gap ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The only spot with any kind of forecast is Tamaris, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and works best with a southerly swell. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but the problem is there’s barely any energy showing up. For the first week, from Monday the 3rd right through to Sunday the 9th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells—mostly between 0.3ft and 2ft. The water is sitting at 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year (a solid 5° anomaly), so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The wind is a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it cleans up. On Tuesday morning the 4th, it’s glassy with a 1ft SSE swell, but the energy is practically nothing (9). Then on Thursday the 6th, the afternoon picks up a bit with a 2ft W swell and a clean cross-off wind, but the combined energy is still weak at 28. That’s about as good as it gets, and it’s not saying much.
The real standout? If you’re desperate, you might want to look at the morning of Sunday the 9th. It’s glassy, with a 2ft SW swell and a period of 6 seconds, and the energy is a laughable 24. It’s clean, but it’s tiny. Not a wave you’d drive for.
There’s a long gap of poorly surfable days from the 10th onward, with the swell dropping to zero or near-zero for most of the second week. The only peek of something bigger is on Thursday the 13th afternoon, when the swell hits 4ft from the west, with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 94. That’s still barely moderate, and the wind is cross-shore and choppy. Not great for the paddle, but maybe a kite surfer would find it interesting.
Truth is, nothing here is worth a paddle out unless you’re just dying to get wet. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a flat spell. Keep the board in the car, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:12PM0.17m | 00:42AM0.23m | 1:07PM0.17m | 1:18AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.17m | 2:03AM0.20m | 3:40PM0.18m | 3:04AM0.18m | 5:15PM0.19m | 6:33PM0.22m | 5:54AM0.16m | 7:34PM0.24m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.05m | 7:18AM0.06m | 6:49PM0.07m | 8:02AM0.06m | 7:50PM0.09m | 8:55AM0.06m | 9:21PM0.11m | 10:02AM0.05m | 11:20PM0.11m | 11:14AM0.04m | 00:58AM0.10m | 12:20PM0.03m | 2:04AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | E 3 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | NNW 2 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 542 | 902 | 521 | 521 | 1147 | 527 | 527 | 738 | 522 | 522 | 628 | 58 | 49 | 628 | 330 | 124 | 1319 | 239 | 663 | 873 | 558 |
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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).
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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