Tamarama surf report
Small, punchy bay between Bondi and Bronte.
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Tomorrow at Tamarama (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–12pm
Fun.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Westerly wind at 5 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings south-easterly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Tamarama good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Tamarama for your level.
Watch out
Dangerous rips and rocks. Experienced surfers only.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Tamarama?
Tamarama is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Tamarama?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Tamarama, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Tamarama good for beginners?
Not really. Tamarama is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Palm Beach (Sydney) or Curl Curl.
What should I watch out for at Tamarama?
Dangerous rips and rocks. Experienced surfers only.