Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,737 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for Tolcarne over the coming weeks.
To be honest, mate, the first week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got swell around, but the wind is just cruel – strong cross-off, cross-on, and onshore directions tearing it up, plus a few thunderstorms and rain showers thrown in for good measure. The water is sitting at 18°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it much.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday, September 7th, in the morning. That window looks like a genuine standout. The wind drops right out to almost nothing from the ESE at just 3 mph, a light cross-off breeze. It’ll be clean. The swell sits at 6 ft from the west with a 11-second period – nice, long groundswell energy. Energy is moderate to strong at 889. Now, with that long period, watch out at a beach break – it might jack up and close out a bit straight, but if you pick your peak, the quality will be there. That’s the one morning to circle on the calendar.
After that, we slip back into ordinary stuff until Thursday, September 10th, in the afternoon. The wind shifts southerly and goes properly offshore at 12 mph, clean. Swell bumps up to 8 ft from the west, with a 9-second period and the energy is pumping hard at 1207. That’s solid, punchy surf. It’s over the 8 ft mark, so this is expert territory – big, powerful, and offering a lot of grunt.
The standout window of the whole outlook? I’d say Friday, September 11th, morning session. Clear skies, a light offshore from the south at 6 mph, and a 7 ft west swell with a very long 14-second period. Combined energy is huge at 1744 – that’s serious power. This is a groundswell of rare quality. Again, the period is long, so it’s going to wrap and barrel better if you can find a reef or a point, but at Tolcarne as a beach break, the steeper waves will hold up nicely. Expect very good surf.
Saturday, September 12th, keeps the good vibes going with clean offshore winds and solid 5 ft to 5 ft swell, glassy conditions on Sunday morning, September 13th, with 6 ft and a glassy wind. The quality holds but the size drops off a touch.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. Hold out for that Monday the 7th morning, then the real gold is the 10th afternoon through the 13th morning. It’s a slow burn, but it pays off.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
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248 | 1076 | 676 | 366 | 560 | 1708 | 1263 | 763 | 354 | 188 | 120 | 104 | 201 | 545 | 535 | 417 | 428 | 1254 | 1098 | 475 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM6.66m | 7:17AM6.50m | 7:32PM6.75m | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.45m | 8:43PM6.48m | 9:03AM6.22m | 9:24PM6.14m | 9:46AM5.87m | 10:12PM5.68m | 10:38AM5.44m | 11:12PM5.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.25m | 1:30PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.44m | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:15PM0.71m | 3:38AM0.92m | 4:00PM1.10m | 4:27AM1.36m | 4:58PM1.53m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WNW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
— | — | 676 | 366 | — | — | — | 763 | 354 | 188 | 120 | 104 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 42 | 23 | 20 | 194 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
248 | 1076 | — | — | 560 | 1708 | 1263 | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 545 | 535 | 417 | 428 | 1254 | 1098 | 475 | 494 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 138 | 37 | 82 | 154 | 232 | 144 | 205 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 293 | 214 | 218 | 222 | 232 | 232 | 241 | 218 | 45 |
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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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