Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,076 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at what's on offer for us over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, mate, let's be straight with you. We've got a pretty rough run ahead. The next few days are basically a write-off. The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. It’s not looking like we’ll get a decent session until Friday the 11th, so that's a solid gap with no real recommendations.
Looking at the first real chance, Friday the 11th is the standout. Tolcarne is the spot, and it's the one morning that has our attention. We’re looking at a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the west with a moderate wave energy (356). The wind will be light and offshore, keeping things glassy. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and for the morning at least, it’s going to be your best bet. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice bonus.
Friday afternoon, the wind swings around and it gets messy again. The rest of that weekend and into the next week is just a mix of onshore wind and cross-chop. There’s some swell, but it’s all blown out. The 15th of September has a bigger 6 ft west-northwest swell (718 energy), but with a 22 mph cross-on wind, it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. Definitely not for paddling—that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the swell fades out. The last week of the forecast is tiny, with swell heights dropping to 1 ft and 2 ft. There are some mornings with clean conditions and offshore wind on the 22nd, but with wave energy down to just 40, there's nothing to ride. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. For a spot like this, a blank run like this isn't too unusual, but forecasts can always change.
So, keep your eye on Friday morning the 11th. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°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) | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1632 | 1225 | 962 | 639 | 631 | 573 | 292 | 129 | 49 | 29 | 28 | 371 | 356 | 205 | 83 | 99 | 149 | 203 | 363 | 257 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52PM5.18m | 3:32AM5.24m | 4:00PM5.69m | 4:31AM5.74m | 4:52PM6.23m | 5:18AM6.20m | 5:36PM6.65m | 5:59AM6.54m | 6:16PM6.92m | 6:36AM6.73m | 6:54PM6.99m | 7:12AM6.75m | 7:29PM6.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.38m | 10:33PM0.96m | 10:53AM0.87m | 11:22PM0.49m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:03AM0.14m | 12:17PM0.15m | 00:40AM-0.03m | 12:54PM0.03m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 1:28PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 1632 | 1225 | — | 639 | — | — | 292 | 129 | 49 | 29 | 28 | 371 | 356 | 205 | 83 | 99 | 149 | 203 | 363 | 257 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 34 | 13 | 18 | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 19 | — | 7 | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 17 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 6 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 962 | — | 631 | 573 | 39 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 45 | 1 | 45 | 232 | 45 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 204 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 232 | 132 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tolcarne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tolcarne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tolcarne 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 (Tolcarne) 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).
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