Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at the Tolcarne stretch for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough one for us right now. We’re looking at a really long stretch of poor conditions, with only a few tiny windows that might be worth a paddle. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable sitting out there waiting.
The forecast kicks off from Sunday the 9th of August, but don’t get your hopes up for a surf straight away. We’ve got a long gap here. For almost three full days, everything is a write-off – tiny, weak swell and onshore or cross-onshore wind messing up any chance of a wave.
Things start to look a little more interesting around Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft to 3ft out of the west, with a short period around 9-10 seconds. The energy is moderate (values around 126-136), so there’s a bit of push. But the real story is the wind. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy, with a light breeze out of the NE. That’s the kind of clean, shiny surface we dream about. The waves won’t be bombs, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Tolcarne, that glassy afternoon session on the 12th is about as good as it gets in this window. It’s the standout – clean, small, and manageable.
After that, it gets messy again. Thursday the 13th sees a bigger pulse of swell, 3ft to 4ft, and a longer period of 11 seconds, with strong energy (239). But the wind is straight onshore from the NNW at 12 mph, ruining any shape. Steer clear.
The second week is a bit of a blur of similar stories. A few moderate swells roll through, but the wind is always blowing the wrong way. By Friday the 21st of August, we see a larger 5ft to 5ft swell from the north, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and the wind is howling onshore at 15-18 mph. That’s one for the kites, not a paddle. The water will be all chop and whitewash.
To be honest, there's no real fire in this forecast. If you’re desperate for a paddle, lock in that glassy Wednesday afternoon on the 12th for a few clean little runners at Tolcarne. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Stay keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 7 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 231 | 237 | 188 | 129 | 99 | 86 | 149 | 137 | 106 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 5:52PM6.64m | 6:17AM6.50m | 6:37PM6.94m | 7:00AM6.68m | 7:19PM7.04m | 7:40AM6.69m | 7:58PM6.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | 11:53AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.17m | 12:37PM0.18m | 1:04AM-0.04m | 1:19PM0.04m | 1:44AM-0.06m | 1:57PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 231 | 237 | 188 | 129 | 99 | 86 | 149 | 137 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | N 4 | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 405 | 232 | 42 | 60 | 13 | 220 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 14 | 43 | 43 | 55 | 232 | 71 |
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