Mauritius · Indian Ocean
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Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Tamarin Bay is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Barely any swell. Not much to work with today. Mid-period swell giving the waves decent shape and push. Heavy offshore making for difficult paddle-outs but textbook faces. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 63% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Crystal clear water: ~28m visibility
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Tamarin Bay is a temperamental left-hand reef break on the western coast of Mauritius, producing fast, barreling waves over a shallow coral reef when conditions align. The wave is legendary in Indian Ocean surfing circles but breaks at its best only a handful of times per month. When it does fire, the barrel quality rivals any spot in the region. The calm, turquoise lagoon inside the reef contrasts dramatically with the powerful waves breaking on the outer shelf.
South-westerly groundswells from May through September (Southern Hemisphere winter) deliver the most powerful conditions. The wave needs 5ft-plus of swell to properly activate the outer reef. Easterly trade winds blow offshore year-round. The wave is highly tide-dependent: mid-tide provides the best shape with adequate water over the reef.
The take-off zone is on the outside reef ledge where the swell first hits the coral shelf. The left barrels immediately from the drop and reels down the reef. Position on the boil at the reef edge. The deep lagoon inside the reef provides the exit. Entry is via paddling across the lagoon and through a channel in the reef.
The coral reef is shallow and sharp with severe laceration risk. The wave breaks with significant force. Strong currents can develop across the reef pass. The paddle across the lagoon to reach the break is significant. The wave is temperamental and conditions can deteriorate rapidly.
Parking in the Tamarin area. Access to the water from the beach inside the lagoon. The paddle to the break crosses the lagoon and exits through the reef channel. Local surf guides know the safest routes. Tamarin village has basic facilities; the wider island has full tourism infrastructure.
Tamarin draws 10-20 experienced surfers when conditions align. The Mauritian surf community is skilled and welcoming. The temperamental nature of the wave means the crowd only materialises when it is working, creating concentrated sessions.
The wave fires inconsistently; patience and flexibility are required. When the forecast shows a solid south-west swell and mid-tide aligns with dawn, be ready. Reef boots and first aid essential. The paddle across the lagoon is longer than it appears. A local guide for your first session provides invaluable knowledge about the reef layout and current patterns.
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Conditions at Tamarin Bay tend to be best between 07:00 to 10:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 31/100
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The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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