Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be honest, this is a tough one for the home break. The whole 16-day window looks pretty grim for a proper paddle session. There’s a big gap of nothing good from the start right through until the final weekend. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak swells and messy onshore or cross-shore winds. The energy is barely there, with values sitting in the low 20s and 30s for most of it. A few moments of glassy conditions on the 17th, 18th, and 22nd of July would be a tease, but the wave heights are just too small to do anything with. It’s a long stretch of poor surf.
The only real glimmer comes right at the end, on the 24th of July. That Friday afternoon, the combined energy finally jumps up to a moderate 213, and we see a bump in swell to 4ft from the WSW. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and jumbled, but it’s the only time the swell is big enough to ride. The wind is a cross-shore from the WSW, so it won’t be clean, but it’s the most surfable offering we’ve got. The following Saturday morning (25th) and afternoon have similar energy in the 160s and 180s, with 3ft and 5ft swells, but that cross-shore wind is still there. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only event on the calendar.
If you’re desperate for a wave, Saturday the 25th might be the best bet. The afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the west, but that 7-second period is a bit of a letdown. It’s more of a choppy, cross-shore battle than a classic session. Honestly, with the wind and short period, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those days.
So, the pick of a very poor bunch is the afternoon of 24th July and the morning of 25th July. The swell is there, but it’s not clean. For the rest of it, the forecast might change, but right now, you’re better off cleaning the wax off your board and waiting for a better run.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 |
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 kJ | 49 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 14 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:31AM6.06m | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 12 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NE 5 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 19 | N 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 11 | W 10 | — | N 6 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 7 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 20 | 57 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 382 | 42 | 282 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 883 | 394 | 394 | 567 | 394 | 520 | 528 | 394 | 385 |
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