Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same story but in feet and miles per hour. The outlook for Tolcarne is a bummer, plain and simple. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with no real surf to speak of. The first chance to paddle out is a dud.
The whole 16-day window is a blank. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly wrong, and the wave energy is weak. The combined energy of all swells directed here is usually under 100 (like 51 on Sunday the 12th), which is powerless. Even when the swell picks up a bit, like to 6 feet on the 21st, the wind is onshore and it’s a mess. The water temp is a warm 64°, which is a notable 4° warmer than usual for this time of year.
We do get a few bigger days, but they’re not for everyone. On the 22nd of July, a 10-foot swell from the WNW with a period of 8-9 seconds hits. The combined energy is a massive 1157-1469 (strong to very strong), but the wave comment says it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only, and with a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. For a beginner spot like Tolcarne, it’s a no-go.
On the 23rd, we’ve got a 7-foot swell from the NW, but the wind is onshore and the energy is 698 (moderate). The conditions are poor, and it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
So, there’s nothing to recommend. It’s a dry run, which is normal for this area sometimes. Keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts change. Tough luck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NE 5 | SW 19 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 28 | 18 | 38 | 15 | 26 | 56 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 34 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | 7:17AM6.57m | 7:38PM6.92m | 8:03AM6.52m | 8:23PM6.83m | 8:47AM6.34m | 9:08PM6.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.06m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:51AM0.21m | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 18 | 5 | 52 | 26 | 56 | 36 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 34 | 47 | 28 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | NE 5 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | — | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | 1 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 28 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 400 | 13 | 384 | 400 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 238 | 208 | 256 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 13 | 57 | 512 | 392 |
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