Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at Tolcarne for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch of forecasts for Tolcarne for the most part. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with barely a ripple for the first ten days or so. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s no surf to enjoy.
From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s a real desert. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-on, or just messy. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 60 (52) on most days. There is a brief moment on Sunday the 2nd of August, with glassy conditions in the morning, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft, so it’s barely a dribble. It’s just not worth paddling out for.
Then, things get a bit interesting, but not in a good way for the average surfer. On Friday the 7th of August, the swell jumps up to 8ft to 8ft from the west, with a period of 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy skyrockets to 713 and then 1164. That’s a lot of power, but the wind is a cross-onshore, making it choppy and ugly. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions," and for a beach break like Tolcarne, this setup looks more appealing for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer. It’s big, messy, and expert-only if you’re determined.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session is a total standout. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the west, but it’s glassy. Not a breath of wind. The combined energy is a strong 489, and the forecast actually says "expect good surf conditions." That’s the one. If you can get out there early on Saturday the 8th, you’ll find clean, powerful waves. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but at 6ft, it’s pushing into the intermediate zone, so be aware. The west swell is a good match for the break’s optimum direction. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.
After that, the window closes again. Sunday the 9th sees the swell dropping back to 4ft with a cross wind, and the rest of the outlook is a return to small, onshore slop. So, the call is simple: save your energy for the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 33 | 88 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 17 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 49 | 61 | 39 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | SW 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | 33 | — | 21 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 49 | 61 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 11 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | N 4 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 19 | — | 33 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | W 8 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 88 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 27 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 36 | 232 | 272 | 42 | 42 | 271 | 43 | 60 | 60 | 42 | 57 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 282 | 472 |
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