Surf Forecasts:
TCs surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,084 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for TCs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’m gonna be straight with you – the first week and a half is a tough slog. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and poor wind conditions making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at a warm 75°F, which is a whopping 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, if you even need one.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Sunday, the 6th of September. That’s a full five days of waiting from the start of this forecast. The mornings are looking best for a quick session, with a light offshore breeze from the NNW. Swell is coming up to a clean 5ft from the S with a solid 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy rolling in (combined energy of 1154). The afternoon holds similar size at 5ft, with a light NE breeze keeping it glassy. This is the standout moment. The waves are going to be clean and have some punch. Because the swell is from the S, TCs (reef) is set up nicely, as it likes that SW direction. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.
Monday the 7th is still rideable with 5ft S swell, but the wind picks up a bit more, and the quality drops to marginal. Tuesday the 8th through to the end of the 16 days sees the swell drop right back down to tiny 1ft to 2ft mush, with mostly cross-onshore winds. It’s honestly not worth paddling out for that. The last two weeks are a flat spell of poor surf.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is the morning of Sunday, September 6th at TCs. The swell is solid, the wind is offshore, and the water is unusually warm. It’s a short window, but it’s the only one worth chasing. After that, the ocean goes back to sleep.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 68 | 68 | 79 | 95 | 87 | 145 | 91 | 207 | 491 | 364 | 343 | 322 | 310 | 331 | 522 | 928 | 1010 | 1309 | 960 | 865 | 1840 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.70m | 1:07AM1.06m | 12:57PM1.70m | 2:55AM0.89m | 1:55PM1.67m | 3:20PM1.66m | 7:25AM1.06m | 4:53PM1.71m | 7:51AM1.19m | 6:09PM1.82m | 8:18AM1.30m | 7:08PM1.92m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.30m | 6:07AM0.62m | 8:31PM0.30m | 6:32AM0.78m | 10:15PM0.23m | 11:46PM0.10m | 10:15AM1.00m | 00:48AM-0.05m | 12:00PM0.90m | 1:35AM-0.17m | 1:04PM0.73m | 2:15AM-0.23m | |||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 68 | 41 | 22 | 87 | 94 | 59 | 207 | 97 | 364 | 343 | 322 | 273 | 331 | 522 | 928 | 1010 | 1309 | 960 | 865 | 1840 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 19 | W 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 68 | 36 | 43 | 64 | 67 | 81 | 74 | 37 | 491 | 31 | 179 | 288 | 310 | 310 | 236 | 191 | 137 | — | 14 | 7 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WSW 10 | W 12 | — | W 11 | — | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 38 | 49 | 79 | 95 | 6 | 145 | 84 | 19 | 42 | 50 | 47 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 35 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | 66 | — | 13 | 134 | 91 | 24 | 170 | — | 13 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 74 | 0 | 12 | 154 | 42 | 12 | 154 | 11 | 11 | 74 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
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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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