Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Tolcarne over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is a long, flat run with very little to get excited about. The entire 16-day window is basically a write-off for decent waves. We’re looking at a solid two-week gap where the surf just doesn't show up. There’s a tiny flicker of hope right at the very end, but it’s a long way off.
The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't come until the 26th of July. That Sunday morning, we’ve got a whisper of a swell from the southwest at 0.3 ft, but with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 13, so it’s barely a pulse. The saving grace is a light offshore wind from the south, which will keep the surface glassy and clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. For a complete beginner, it might be a flat, gentle paddle, but for anyone wanting a wave, it’s pretty much a non-event.
Before that, the whole forecast is a series of "poor surf conditions" with tiny swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. The only thing worth noting is a bit of a bump around the 20th and 21st of July, where the swell height picks up to around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the combined energy gets into the low 100s (moderate energy). But it’s coming from the northwest with a short period of 5-6 seconds, and the wind is a fresh, lumpy cross-onshore. That’s messy, choppy, and more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. Not one for the longboard or the shortboard, really.
So, the standout, if you can even call it that, is that Sunday morning on the 26th of July. It’s the only window with clean, offshore wind. But with a swell that small, it’s a promise of a clean, flat ocean more than anything else. Keep your eyes on the charts, but I wouldn’t be making any plans.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 21 | NNE 5 | SW 19 | NE 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 67 | 41 | 66 | 39 | 18 | 36 | 15 | 16 | 52 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | W 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 11 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 67 | 41 | 66 | 39 | 27 | 5 | 40 | 12 | 52 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | WSW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 12 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | — | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 13 | N 6 | SW 6 | SW 15 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 12 | — | 5 | 10 | 18 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | ESE 3 | NE 5 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 37 | — | — | — | 36 | 3 | 16 | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 238 | 384 | 385 | 390 | 2 | 136 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 142 | 57 | 262 | 31 | 13 | 282 | 739 | 423 |
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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).
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