
Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Tolcarne over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch. There’s a big fat gap of nothing at the start, and we’re waiting nearly a week before we see anything worth paddling out for.
The whole first week, from Monday the 27th of July all the way through to Sunday the 2nd of August, is a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. You’re looking at waves under 2 ft with combined energy figures barely cracking 100 (in the 40s and 60s range). It’s just not happening. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing while you’re sitting there waiting for nothing.
We finally get a pulse on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning sees a bit of a lift with a 4 ft swell from the north, and a gentle offshore wind from the southeast. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 111 (moderate), which is the best we’ve seen by a long shot. It’s just ordinary surf – not a classic – but it’s the only real window. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the period drops to a short 5 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly and weak on the face.
After that, it drops off again. The 4th and 5th of August offer clean offshore winds, but the swell is tiny – 1.0 ft to 2 ft – with combined energy down in the teens and twenties. You’re essentially floating.
Then, a glimmer on the horizon. Sunday the 9th of August sees a building swell. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a 6 ft swell from the west-southwest with a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy roaring up to 944 (strong). That’s proper groundswell. But here’s the catch – the wind is cross-shore, moderate, and creating a chop. It’s surfable for sure, and the size is there, but it’s not clean. For a beginner, 6 ft is pushing it. For the experienced crew, it’s doable but messy.
Monday the 10th of August holds that size – 7 ft in the morning, 6 ft in the afternoon – but the wind goes straight onshore from the north-northwest, blowing it out. The energy is still high (884 and 759), but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Into the second week, Tuesday the 11th of August drops to 5 ft with a light cross-on breeze, combined energy at 375 (moderate). It’s marginal. The period is 9 seconds, so not a clean groundswell.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day run is Monday the 3rd of August morning. It’s not a huge swell, but with a 4 ft northwest swell and that gentle offshore wind from the southeast, the conditions are clean. It’s the best you’re going to get. The water is a touch warmer than normal, so it’s comfortable. The break is fairly consistent, but expect crowds – it’s often busy here. If you’re a beginner, this is your window.
For the rest of it, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, the pickings are slim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 22 | 74 | 31 | 26 | 64 | 31 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | |||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
78 | 65 | 44 | 24 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 22 | 74 | 28 | 19 | — | 31 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 14 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 |
101 | 7 | 60 | 41 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | 29 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 21 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 |
19 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | NW 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 31 | 26 | 64 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 211 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 218 | 218 | 43 | 271 | 43 | 42 | 60 | 500 | 60 | 418 | 250 | 394 | 211 | 2 |
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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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