Tuckers Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.33° N 64.68° W

Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuckers sea temperature is
28.8°C
1.2° 

Tuckers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuckers surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuckers in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the menu for Tuckers over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at Sunday and Monday with tiny, weak swell and messy wind. The wave energy is barely there, sitting at around 89 (combined energy) on Sunday morning, dropping even lower. It’s a flat start, so don’t even bother paddling out until things change.

Tuesday morning at Tuckers is still small, but the wind goes glassy and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 84°. The real first glimmer of hope comes Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s proper clean conditions. The wave energy jumps to 261 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real window, and it’s a beauty for a longboard or a funboard. The swell direction is in the ESE, which is bang on for Tuckers’ optimum. It’s a point break, so that shorter period is fine, and it’s fairly consistent. Just be aware, crowds can show up here sometimes.

We get a bit of a lull from Thursday through to Saturday with cross-onshore winds messing things up and the swell dropping back under 3ft. Not worth your time.

Then things get interesting. Sunday the 30th of August, we see a pulse of very long-period groundswell – 19 seconds from the ESE – but the swell height is only 1ft. The energy is 189 (weak to moderate), but the wind is cross-on, so it’s messy. Monday the 31st sees the swell build to 4ft from the SE, period 15 seconds, and the energy jumps to 584 (strong). But again, it’s cross-on wind. The potential is there for a clean wave if the wind swings, but as it stands, it’s marginal.

The standout. Tuesday the 1st of September. This is the one. Morning shows 5ft of SE swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The wave energy is 666 (strong). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap nicely into the point at Tuckers. The afternoon is even better – 5ft, still glassy, with a calm wind. This is the best session on offer. For a surfer who knows the spot, this is where you clear your schedule.

Wednesday the 2nd of September gets bigger – 7ft from the SSE in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is cross-off from the west, which keeps it clean, but the wave energy is massive (1206 in the morning, 2051 in the afternoon). That’s a lot of power. This is expert territory. Too big for a beginner, and the period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. At a point break, that’s a good thing – it’ll hold shape. But be careful, it’s a heavy day.

Thursday the 3rd of September stays big at 8ft from the ESE in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. The wind stays cross-off in the morning, but goes cross-shore in the afternoon, which chops it up. Another day for experienced surfers only.

From Friday the 4th of September onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. Tiny waves, and the wind is howling from the west at 19 mph. The energy drops to 53. It’s a dead end for the forecast period. The week after that sees a shift to a NNE swell, but with cross-shore and cross-on winds, the quality isn’t there. A couple of marginal days on the 7th of September with 4ft of NNE swell, 12-second period, but the wind is not kind.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are flat. Wednesday the 26th of August is a clean, small day for a fun session. The absolute pick is Tuesday the 1st of September – glassy, 5ft of SE groundswell, strong energy, and the point will be firing. After that, it’s big and heavy for experts, then it fades out. Get out there on the 1st, and you’ll be smiling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:06PM0.79m
6:28AM0.66m
6:54PM0.81m
7:16AM0.71m
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
Low Tide
11:31AM0.20m
00:42AM0.20m
12:27PM0.18m
1:26AM0.17m
1:16PM0.16m
2:05AM0.14m
2:02PM0.14m
2:41AM0.10m
2:46PM0.11m
3:15AM0.08m
3:28PM0.10m
3:49AM0.06m
4:10PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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