
Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what’s coming our way over the next 16 days for Tolcarne.
To be straight with you, it’s a bleak run for most of it. The swell is mostly small and weak, and the wind hardly ever plays nice for a proper paddle session. For the first week especially, you’re looking at day after day of poor surf conditions with cross-onshore breezes and choppy, lumpy water. There’s no real run of quality waves to get excited about, and a lot of those days you’ll be better off keeping the board in the van. The water temp at the start is sitting around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a set that never comes.
Now, there is one tiny window where things nearly come together. On Tuesday morning, 28th July, we get a short-lived window of glassy conditions at Tolcarne. The wind drops right out, swinging light SSE. The swell is tiny, just 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 108. It’s surfable but very ordinary—think small, clean little rollers for a cruiser board. Don’t expect any power. Crowds are likely here as it’s a popular spot, but with waves this small, it might be a fun little paddle for beginners.
After that brief moment of glass, it’s back to onshore junk and near-flat conditions for days on end. We get another tiny glimpse on the morning of Saturday, 1st August, with some cleaner conditions as a light SW cross-offshore breeze sets in. The swell is still small though, around 4 ft from the west at 7 seconds, and energy is only 129. It’s surfable but still very ordinary. Nothing to write home about.
The only real standout for size, if you can call it that, shows up way out in the forecast—on Sunday morning, 9th August. The WNW swell jumps to 6 ft with a period of 7 seconds, and combined energy hits 339—moderate energy now. But the wind is NW at 15 mph, cross-onshore again, making it choppy and messy. That’s not a day for a clean ride; that’s a day for kites if you’re into that. It’s a long way out and less certain, but even if it arrives clean, the setup here is a beach break, and with that short period, it’s going to be a bumpy mess.
Honestly, there are no standout quality days in this window. Only one morning (28th July) offers a tiny chance at a glassy, small-wave session. The rest is a write-off. Your best bet is to watch the forecasts—things can change, and it doesn’t often stay this poor for this long around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
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53 | 240 | 469 | 400 | 335 | 117 | 65 | 44 | 108 | 78 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 155 | 131 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | — | W 16 | — | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | — | — | 5 | — | 117 | 65 | 44 | 108 | 78 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 22 | — | 131 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | — | — | W 14 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 65 | 7 | 42 | — | — | 4 | — | 17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
53 | 240 | 469 | 400 | 335 | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 612 | 759 | 232 | 95 | 232 | 211 | 37 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 218 | 244 | 138 | 232 | 43 | 28 | 43 | 13 |
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Information about the Tolcarne Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tolcarne 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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