Surf Forecasts:
Tonel surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonel this week:
The surf forecast for Tonel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tonel in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, moderate winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2975 | 2290 | 1525 | 504 | 416 | 1250 | 1562 | 1427 | 1639 | 375 | 353 | 503 | 569 | 844 | 1781 | 1230 | 1230 | 1411 | 856 | 695 | 460 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:26PM2.42m | 6:53AM2.13m | 7:12PM2.36m | 7:45AM2.09m | 8:04PM2.32m | 8:44AM2.09m | 9:02PM2.31m | 9:48AM2.15m | 10:06PM2.35m | 10:51AM2.27m | 11:09PM2.43m | 11:50AM2.43m | 00:10AM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.70m | 00:43AM0.70m | 12:46PM0.78m | 1:33AM0.74m | 1:38PM0.84m | 2:28AM0.74m | 2:39PM0.87m | 3:28AM0.70m | 3:46PM0.84m | 4:30AM0.62m | 4:53PM0.74m | 5:30AM0.51m | 5:56PM0.58m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | — | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ESE 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 10 | — | ESE 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
1834 | — | 857 | 504 | 270 | 1250 | 1562 | 1427 | 3 | 375 | 291 | 122 | 203 | — | — | 566 | — | 2 | 856 | 695 | 460 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 15 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | ESE 7 |
2975 | 2290 | 1525 | 250 | 416 | 178 | — | 1347 | 1639 | 334 | 353 | 503 | 569 | 844 | 1781 | 1230 | 1230 | 1411 | — | — | 139 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 118 | 88 | 4 | 282 | 21 | 8 | 252 | 66 | 66 | 318 | 240 | 21 | 318 | 252 | 66 | 772 | 66 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
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Information about the Tonel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tonel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tonel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tonel 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 (Tonel) 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 Tonel 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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