Surf Forecasts:
Tuckers surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuckers this week:
The surf forecast for Tuckers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuckers in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. It’s a bit flat out at Tuckers for a while, so don’t rush. Most of the next couple of weeks is small, weak, and pretty ordinary, with only a couple of windows where it’s worth a look. The water’s sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season.
The first chance to paddle out is Tuesday afternoon of the 25th of August. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 123 (moderate). It’s clean though, with a light cross-off breeze from the west at 6 mph. Surfable but very ordinary – small and weak. Wednesday the 26th stays small with 4 ft and 3 ft of ESE swell, but cross winds from the WSW at 6 mph make it marginal and a bit bumpy. Thursday the 27th turns onshore with a risk of thunderstorms – skip it.
From Friday the 28th through the end of August, it’s really poor. Onshore south-easterlies (SE 12–15 mph) kill any chance of clean surf, and the swell drops to 2–3 ft. Energy readings fall to weak numbers like 55–118. Not worth your time.
Things perk up a little on Monday the 31st of August. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft, but it’s a very long period swell – 14 seconds – from the ESE. That gives a combined energy of 220 (moderate). It’s dead small, but with light cross winds from the ENE at 6 mph, it’ll be tidy. The current is weak, the sets will be spaced out, and at a point break like Tuckers, that long period should wrap in nicely. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a slight bump to 4 ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, and combined energy jumping to 363 (strong). Winds stay light and cross from the east at 6–9 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is the best moment of the run – still small but with real energy behind it. Wednesday morning the 2nd is marginal with cross-on winds, but Wednesday afternoon goes glassy with 3 ft of SE swell and 9-second period. That’s a lovely clean window.
From Thursday the 3rd into the second week, it fades again. Thursday offers a small 3 ft SSE swell with 6 mph cross-off north-west winds – clean but weak. Friday the 4th gets stronger offshore winds (N 15 mph), but the swell is only 3–3 ft, and though it’s clean, the energy drops. The following week (5th to 9th September) sees small swells mostly 3–4 ft, with periods as low as 6–8 seconds and onshore or cross-shore winds ruining it. There’s a spike on Wednesday the 9th afternoon to 8 ft from the SSW, period 7 seconds, energy 675 (strong), but it’s cross-shore wind (SW 12 mph) and that short period will make it lumpy and ugly – a big, messy one for experts only.
So if you’ve got to paddle, aim for Tuesday the 1st of September at Tuckers – that 4 ft east swell with light winds is the standout. The glassy Wednesday afternoon on the 2nd is the other nice session. Otherwise, stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 112 | 177 | 147 | 117 | 114 | 82 | 86 | 72 | 47 | 109 | 86 | 38 | 58 | 47 | 31 | 43 | 138 | 120 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:36PM0.84m | 8:00AM0.76m | 8:16PM0.87m | 8:40AM0.80m | 8:54PM0.88m | 9:18AM0.85m | 9:31PM0.88m | 9:55AM0.88m | 10:09PM0.87m | 10:34AM0.91m | 10:48PM0.84m | 11:14AM0.93m | 11:30PM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.14m | 2:02PM0.14m | 2:41AM0.10m | 2:46PM0.11m | 3:15AM0.08m | 3:28PM0.10m | 3:49AM0.06m | 4:10PM0.09m | 4:23AM0.05m | 4:53PM0.09m | 4:59AM0.05m | 5:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | SE 6 | E 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 |
94 | 112 | 177 | 147 | 117 | 114 | 82 | 86 | 72 | 47 | 24 | 45 | 24 | 58 | 47 | 31 | 43 | 79 | 78 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | SE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 9 |
29 | 59 | 71 | 66 | 72 | 88 | 59 | 57 | 40 | 39 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 138 | 120 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NE 15 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | NE 12 | NW 5 | NE 10 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 12 |
7 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 109 | 86 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 1162 | 1614 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1154 | 1098 | 1085 | 1149 | 1052 | 1059 | 1162 | 1162 | 1286 | 1291 | 14 | 7 | 1506 |
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Information about the Tuckers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuckers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuckers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuckers 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 (Tuckers) 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 Tuckers 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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