Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my fellow wave hunters, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise. We’ve got a 16-day outlook that’s mostly a waiting game, but a couple of days are worth burning some gas for.
The water is about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest suit for the first session.
Tuesday, September 1st kicks off with a 3ft west swell, but the wind is a 12 mph cross-shore, making it a bumpy mess. The energy is weak (162), and it’s just poor. Skip it.
Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd are the same story. The swell hits 5ft – 5ft, but the wind is either a fresh 22 mph cross-off or a lumpy chop. The energy picks up to moderate (369), but the quality is still garbage.
Friday, September 4th sees a 6ft west swell, but the wind is a cross-on, keeping it choppy. The energy is strong (427), but it’s not clean. For a beginner spot, that’s a hard pass.
Now, here’s the first real gem. Saturday, September 5th. The morning is a 4ft west swell, period at 10 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. Glassy. The energy is moderate (306), and the conditions are good. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun. The afternoon stays glassy with a 3ft swell. This is your best bet for the first week.
Sunday, September 6th drops off to a 2ft swell, and even with offshore wind, the energy is a pathetic 64. Not enough to stand up.
Monday, September 7th is a big one, but a warning. A 7ft west swell with a very long 13-second period. The energy is massive (1452), but it’s a cross-shore with a chop. For a beach break, that long period means it’ll break straight and fast. Experts only. The afternoon is a 7ft swell with a 12-second period, but the wind turns cross-on. Not for the faint of heart.
Tuesday, September 8th through Thursday, September 10th is a total washout. Strong wind, messy swell. Keep the board in the truck.
Friday, September 11th morning offers a small window. A 5ft swell with offshore wind, giving clean conditions. The energy is moderate (276). It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The week of September 12th through the 15th is mostly small and weak with a lot of cross-shore wind. The energy stays low, and the swell is tiny. Not worth the drive.
Finally, the second standout. Tuesday, September 15th afternoon. A 7ft west swell, 12-second period, and the energy is huge (1342). The wind is a cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s a solid swell. Then Wednesday, September 16th morning, you get a 6ft west swell, an 11-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The energy is strong (757), and it’s clean. This is your second-best window. The size is for the experienced crew, but the conditions are much better.
The takeaway: The first week is a dud. Your two best days are Saturday, September 5th for the small, glassy fun, and Wednesday, September 16th morning for the bigger, cleaner waves. Everything else is a roll of the dice with the wind.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 |
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150 | 104 | 166 | 345 | 300 | 259 | 259 | 341 | 407 | 311 | 378 | 296 | 202 | 120 | 57 | 56 | 604 | 1452 | 1092 | 1081 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:43PM6.48m | 9:03AM6.22m | 9:24PM6.14m | 9:46AM5.87m | 10:12PM5.68m | 10:38AM5.44m | 11:12PM5.19m | 11:48AM5.04m | 00:35AM4.84m | 1:21PM4.91m | 2:12AM4.87m | 2:52PM5.18m | 3:32AM5.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:15PM0.71m | 3:38AM0.92m | 4:00PM1.10m | 4:27AM1.36m | 4:58PM1.53m | 5:33AM1.79m | 6:21PM1.87m | 7:09AM2.02m | 8:06PM1.87m | 8:47AM1.83m | 9:32PM1.48m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 |
150 | 104 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 23 | — | 407 | 311 | 378 | 296 | 202 | 120 | 57 | 56 | 604 | 1452 | 1092 | 1081 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 51 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 20 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 166 | 345 | 300 | 259 | 259 | 341 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 293 | 218 | 1 | 1 | 214 | 217 | 43 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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