Surf Forecasts:
TCs surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for TCs this week:
The surf forecast for TCs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at TCs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for TCs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. TCs is a solid reef break, advanced-only, and it’s pretty consistent, but the whole 16-day window is almost a write-off for decent waves. The water is cooking at 73° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, nearly 4° above average, which is wild.
The first real glimmer doesn’t come until Saturday 19 September morning. All week before that is a frustrating run of tiny, weak, messy conditions – swell heights barely scraping 1 to 2 ft, mostly cross-onshore winds, and energy readings that are all in the low to mid hundreds (between 117 and 594), meaning weak to moderate wave energy at best. A lot of those days are straight-up poor surf, so you’re looking at nearly a 12-day gap from the start of the forecast period with nothing worth getting wet for.
On Saturday 19 September morning, things finally turn glassy. The swell is 2 ft from the SW, period 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which will wrap into TCs nicely and give good shape, but it’s small. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and that’s a major positive for clean conditions. The combined energy is 320, still moderate. This is the only standout, and it’s a quiet one – small but clean. Since it’s a reef, that long period won’t make it close out like a beach break. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
Sunday 20 September morning has a similar 2 ft SW swell at 19 seconds, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean. Energy jumps to 436, still moderate. Not a standout on its own, but worth a look if you’re keen.
The rest of the window into Tuesday 22 September stays marginal – small waves, mostly cross-onshore winds, and energy in the 300 to 400 range. Nothing that’ll get your heart racing.
Honestly, if you’re set on surfing, the glassy Saturday morning is your best bet. For the rest, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup with those cross-shore breezes and small, weak waves. Keep an eye on the forecast – things can turn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 305 | 405 | 224 | 119 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 133 | 232 | 288 | 306 | 295 | 245 | 176 | 171 | 103 | 102 | 97 | 46 | 58 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.30m | 7:08PM1.92m | 8:45AM1.42m | 7:59PM1.98m | 9:12AM1.53m | 8:44PM1.97m | 9:40AM1.63m | 9:27PM1.89m | 10:08AM1.71m | 10:09PM1.75m | 10:35AM1.75m | 10:51PM1.57m | 11:02AM1.75m | 11:34PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04PM0.73m | 2:15AM-0.23m | 1:55PM0.55m | 2:51AM-0.23m | 2:40PM0.39m | 3:23AM-0.17m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:53AM-0.06m | 4:06PM0.18m | 4:21AM0.09m | 4:48PM0.15m | 4:47AM0.27m | 5:31PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 7 |
| kJ | 305 | 405 | 224 | 119 | 75 | 77 | 46 | 133 | 232 | 288 | 306 | 51 | 245 | 176 | 64 | 33 | 26 | 76 | 46 | 45 | 126 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 249 | 35 | 149 | 104 | 96 | 68 | 93 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 295 | 26 | 25 | 171 | 103 | 102 | 97 | 46 | 18 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 11 | SSW 18 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | S 11 | WSW 13 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 36 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 50 | 94 | 91 | 51 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 36 | 35 | 15 | 25 | 58 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 42 | 4 | 74 | 129 | 18 | 43 | 154 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 74 | 11 | 12 | 154 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for TCs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at TCs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our TCs 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 (TCs) 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 TCs 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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