Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,814 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch in feet and knots.
It’s a rough start, no two ways about it. From the 26th of August through the 4th of September, we’ve got a solid 10 days of nothing. Wind is all over the place – cross, onshore, and fresh breezes that’ll chop it up. The swell is short-period and messy. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" the whole way. Even when the combined energy hits 419 on the 29th morning, it’s with a 31 km/h cross-off wind and a weak 8-second period. That’s not surfable.
The swell gets up to 10ft on the 31st morning, but the wind is cross-onshore at 15 km/h and the period is only 9 seconds. Combined energy of 1345, but it’s a washing machine. For a beginner spot, that’s way too big and ugly.
The first real chance comes on the 5th of September. Saturday morning we’ve got a 5ft W swell with a 10-second period, light 6 km/h cross winds, and combined energy of 421. The comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions". It’s not a gem, but it’s the first thing that’s even close to rideable. Water temp is 65°, a touch warmer than normal.
Then on the 6th of September, Sunday morning, we get a bit cleaner. Light 6 km/h S winds, offshore, with a 3ft W swell at 10 seconds. Combined energy of 191. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It’s small and clean, which is the best we’ve got.
So, your windows are Saturday the 5th morning and Sunday the 6th morning. The rest of the run is a bust. The 9th and 10th have clean offshore winds but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 3ft – and the energy is weak.
Don’t get your hopes up for the first week. The 5th and 6th are your only real shots, and only if you’re happy with small, clean waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 50 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 46 | 218 | 297 | 104 | 418 | 921 | 1418 | 552 | 676 | 1814 | 1345 | 864 | 444 | 387 | 368 | 241 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:21PM5.72m | 5:40AM5.72m | 5:55PM6.12m | 6:12AM6.07m | 6:27PM6.44m | 6:44AM6.33m | 7:00PM6.66m | 7:17AM6.50m | 7:32PM6.75m | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.45m | 8:43PM6.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM1.28m | 11:43PM1.03m | 11:54AM0.90m | 00:16AM0.67m | 12:27PM0.58m | 00:48AM0.40m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.25m | 1:30PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.44m | 2:58AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | W 6 | N 5 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 50 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 25 | 7 | — | 104 | 1 | — | — | 552 | — | — | — | 864 | 444 | 6 | 368 | 241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 12 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | ENE 2 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 24 | 46 | 218 | 297 | 44 | 418 | 921 | 1418 | — | 676 | 1814 | 1345 | — | — | 387 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 265 | 293 | 108 | 37 | 16 | 239 | 214 | 22 | 419 | 218 | 214 | 240 | 236 | 241 | 141 | 45 | 1 | 500 | 218 | 208 |
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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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