
Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this forecast for Tolcarne is a tough one to call. We’re looking at a 16-day window starting July 30, but honestly, there’s a whole lot of nothing on offer for the first stretch. The water is sitting at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only bright spot for a while.
We’re looking at a dry spell that runs from the start, right through the first week of August and into the second. You’ll see small, weak swells – mostly under 3 ft – with combined energy readings barely cracking 60 (weak energy). The wind is a mess, too. Onshore and cross-onshore breezes from the north and northwest are going to chop up what little wave there is. There are a few moments of clean conditions, like Sunday the 2nd morning with a light offshore, but with a 2 ft swell from the west, it’s barely a ripple. I wouldn’t bother paddling out for that.
It’s not until about Wednesday the 12th of August that we see any real change. The swell starts to build, getting up to 4 ft to 4 ft on the afternoon of the 12th, with the combined energy finally hitting triple digits at 104 (moderate energy). That’s something to talk about. But it’s not perfect. The wind is a strong onshore to cross-onshore from the northwest, so it’s going to be choppy and hard to manage. That 4 ft swell is still manageable for most, but it’s not going to be clean.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday the 13th. The morning is clean with a light offshore wind, but the swell drops back to 1 ft. The afternoon is a total write-off with a tiny 1 ft, short-period wind swell from the north. The best bet in this whole outlook is probably the late afternoon of Saturday the 12th. That 4 ft swell from the west-northwest (104 combined energy) is the biggest we see, but it’s not good. It’s a short period (6 seconds) and choppy. For a beginner break like Tolcarne, that’s a bit of a messy push. It’s not a day for a learner, and the conditions just aren’t friendly for a proper session.
To be honest, this is a quiet period. The waves are small, the wind is wrong, and there’s no real standout day. If you’re desperate, the 12th is the only one with a bit of size, but you’ll be battling the wind. Otherwise, sit this one out. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, there’s not much to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 20 | 14 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 86 | 82 | 88 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 22 | 40 | 28 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
13 | 20 | 11 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 86 | 82 | 88 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
33 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | N 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
— | 20 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 40 | 28 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 765 | 272 | 43 | 60 | 232 | 234 | 60 | 60 | 42 | 385 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 32 | 42 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
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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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