Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook, but in feet and miles per hour for those who think that way.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch at Tolcarne. From now through the end of July and into early August, it’s basically a surf desert. The swell is tiny, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore almost every day, and the wave energy is weak. Not much to get the heart rate up.
The first real sign of life is on Saturday, July 25th. Swell bumps up to about 6ft from the WNW, with moderate energy (213). The period is short though – only 6-7 seconds – so it’s a lumpy windswell. The problem is the wind is onshore from the NNW all day, which will ruin any chance of clean waves. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Sunday, July 26th is similar: 5ft to 4ft from the WNW with a bit more period (7 seconds) and moderate energy (218 to 150), but the wind is still onshore. For a beginner-friendly spot like Tolcarne, a 5ft swell with onshore wind is just messy and not fun for anyone.
After that, it fades fast. By the end of the month and into August, we’re back to tiny, weak swells. There’s a small moment on Wednesday, July 29th with a longer period (9-10 seconds) and moderate energy (118), but the swell is only 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. Not worth the drive.
The best bet, if you’re desperate, is Saturday, July 25th – the biggest swell (6ft), but it’s choppy and blown out. For a beginner spot, that’s too big and rough. The rest of the 16 days is a washout. Forecasts can change, so don’t give up entirely, but right now it’s a solid no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 13 | 37 | 61 | 89 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 15 | 24 | 50 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 75 | 72 | 17 | 23 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:03AM6.52m | 8:23PM6.83m | 8:47AM6.34m | 9:08PM6.57m | 9:31AM6.06m | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.73m | 11:02AM5.33m | 11:26PM5.27m | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | 12:56PM4.72m | 1:30AM4.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:51AM0.21m | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.13m | 5:01AM1.29m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:49AM1.68m | 6:13PM1.88m | 6:45AM2.00m | 7:18PM2.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | W 7 | W 9 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 38 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | W 13 | — | W 21 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 13 | 37 | 61 | 89 | — | 20 | 36 | — | 18 | 50 | — | 20 | 33 | 23 | 75 | 72 | 17 | 23 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 907 | 406 | 567 | 567 | 55 | 57 | 562 | 394 | 58 | 389 | 250 | 6 | 715 | 334 | 764 | 757 | 206 | 512 | 563 | 530 |
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