Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.7° 

Tolcarne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tolcarne surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 141 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s going on at Tolcarne for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch. For the first week and a half, the surf is mostly tiny, wonky, or blown out. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until the last week of July, and even then, it’s either too big or just average. The first real standout shows up on Thursday the 30th, and that one’s only for the pros.

From Friday the 17th all the way through to Tuesday the 28th, it’s a long run of poor conditions. Small waves, mostly under 3 feet, with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The periods are short too, mostly 5–8 seconds, so the waves are weak and crumbly. Even the few cleaner moments—like Sunday morning the 19th and Tuesday morning the 21st—are just too small to get excited about. The water temp is about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real sign of life hits Sunday the 26th afternoon, with glassy 4-foot swell from the west at 6 seconds. Conditions are clean, but the surf is still pretty ordinary, and the wave energy is weak. Not a standout.

Then Monday the 27th brings a jump in size: 5 to 6 feet of west swell, with moderate energy. But the wind turns cross and onshore, so it’s messy and lumpy.

Wednesday the 29th gets big and ugly. Morning sees 7 feet from the northwest at 7 seconds, and by the afternoon it’s a thumping 13 feet from the west with a period of 10 seconds and massive energy. The wind is onshore at 15 mph, so it’s a washing machine. Only for the hardcore.

Now, Thursday the 30th is the real standout for this whole forecast. Morning brings a 13-foot swell from the west-northwest, period at 10 seconds, and energy through the roof. The wind is light cross-on from the north-northeast at 6 mph, so the surface will be pretty clean for such a big swell. The wind and tide are favourable, but this wave is simply too big for Tolcarne—this is expert-only territory. Afternoon drops a bit to 12 feet, still huge, with energy still massive. If you’re a seasoned charger who knows this break, this could be your window, but don’t take it lightly.

Friday the 31st is your best bet if you want something big but a bit more manageable. Morning sees 8 feet from the west-northwest at 8 seconds with solid energy, and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze from the east-northeast. That’s a solid surf day for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets smaller and less clean, so get it early.

After that, the first of August gives us a drop back to 4 feet, but with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, it’s back to poor surf.

So, if you’re patient, the best windows are Thursday the 30th for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 31st morning for a slightly smaller but still solid session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.3
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0.3
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1.2
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1.1
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6
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
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27
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24
49
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52
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139
37
13
6
Wind (km/h)
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W
25
NNW
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NNW
25
N
30
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20
NNE
15
E
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
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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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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