
Surf Forecasts:
Tuckers surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuckers in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what Tuckers is looking like for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, partner, it’s a slow start. For the first week and a half, there’s just no size to speak of. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell (combined energy mostly under 100), and the conditions are often ordinary or poor. You’d be scratching for a ride. There’s a real dry spell from now through to around the 22nd of September, where nothing really gets going. Then things get a little weird with a big, messy pulse of windswell right at the end.
On the 17th of September, Thursday morning, we see a brief moment of calm. The swell is a tiny 1ft from the ESE with a very long period of 12 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy. While the energy is low (82), the clean surface might tempt you out for a few small ones. But it’s hardly a standout.
The only real standout on the entire menu comes on Sunday the 27th of September, first thing in the morning. A new swell arrives from the NE at 3ft, with a solid period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a decent 269, which means there’s some actual juice. The wind will be light and cross-offshore from the WNW, leaving the surface clean. The swell direction is a touch off from the optimum ESE direction for Tuckers, but the quality of the waves and the clean conditions should still offer up some fun, well-shaped lines. It’s a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely.
Keep in mind that later on the 24th and 25th of September, a big, strong onshore windswell arrives (energy readings over 1000), but it’s blowing a gale onshore, making for messy, blown-out conditions. That’s a write-off.
So, your best bet? Get up early on the 27th of September. That Sunday morning session at Tuckers is the one to aim for. The rest of the period is either flat, marginal, or messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | 13 | 34 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 39 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 83 | 59 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 49 | 46 | 30 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:39PM0.77m | 12:05PM0.90m | 00:20AM0.73m | 12:47PM0.86m | 1:03AM0.69m | 1:34PM0.82m | 1:52AM0.66m | 2:27PM0.79m | 2:49AM0.64m | 3:26PM0.77m | 3:52AM0.64m | 4:27PM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.09m | 6:35PM0.16m | 6:22AM0.14m | 7:22PM0.21m | 7:05AM0.18m | 8:14PM0.25m | 7:53AM0.22m | 9:11PM0.28m | 8:50AM0.25m | 10:11PM0.29m | 9:53AM0.27m | 11:09PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 |
40 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 256 | 206 | 161 | 113 | 87 | 48 | 32 | 36 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 49 | 46 | 30 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | N 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 6 |
13 | 12 | 34 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 83 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 5 | SE 10 | E 8 |
18 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 39 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 59 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 4 | 26 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | N 6 | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1179 | 1374 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1078 | 0 | 13 |
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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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