
Surf Forecasts:
Tuckers surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuckers in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this out there.
The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf check. Honestly, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the table through the middle of the month. It’s not until that final week, around the 24th, that things finally wake up out of the ordinary.
We start off this Thursday arvo with tiny 2ft of southeast swell. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year. But the waves themselves, they’re just poor. The energy is weak, only 60 units on the dial, so there’s nothing to get excited about.
Friday and Saturday hold a bit of hope with the swell bumping to 3 to 3ft. The energy climbs into the moderate range, with readings between 104 and 159. But it’s still just "very ordinary" surf. Saturday morning does see some clean conditions with a light offshore, so if you’re desperate, those small, clean sets at Tuckers are about the best you’ll find this weekend. It’s not gonna be epic, but you might snag a couple of fun ones.
Then we drop right back off. From Sunday the 13th it’s a downward slide. We’re looking at poor conditions and weak energy ratings in the 20s and 40s for most of the following week. There’s a long stretch right through the 20th where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, the winds are messy, and there are a few storm systems lurking around that keep things too messy to even consider.
Now, here’s where we need to talk about the standout. The forecast for the 24th of September is the only real window of interest in this whole period. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 1003. We’re looking at a solid 7ft of swell from the NNE. That’s a big jump from the dribble we have been seeing. That is a serious step up in size. However, getting this at Tuckers comes with some heavy caveats. The period is 10 seconds, which isn’t crazy long, but the wind is crossing onshore, which is not ideal. This one’s on the bigger side, so it’ll be too much for beginners for sure. It might be a handful even for those at intermediate plus level looking for that next step. The setup will be challenging with that short-period, cross-onshore wind. It’s going to be a bit of a battle, but at least there will be some real power to work with. It could be one for the experienced crew only.
Before that, on the 21st, we see an ENE wind blowing at 15 mph. There is some moderate energy of 158, and the waves are around 3ft, but that wind state is going to mess up the surface. That one is more for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
So, be patient, keep an eye on the 24th, but even that one looks like it’s going to take some work. The water is warm, so at least you won't freeze waiting for something decent.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 64 | 108 | 130 | 122 | 99 | 97 | 103 | 71 | 68 | 83 | 47 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 43 | 40 | 40 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:54PM0.92m | 9:19AM0.94m | 9:38PM0.90m | 10:02AM0.96m | 10:19PM0.86m | 10:43AM0.95m | 11:00PM0.82m | 11:24AM0.93m | 11:39PM0.77m | 12:05PM0.90m | 00:20AM0.73m | 12:47PM0.86m | 1:03AM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09AM-0.00m | 3:34PM0.01m | 3:49AM-0.00m | 4:21PM0.02m | 4:27AM0.02m | 5:06PM0.05m | 5:05AM0.05m | 5:50PM0.10m | 5:42AM0.09m | 6:35PM0.16m | 6:22AM0.14m | 7:22PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 6 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
52 | 64 | 108 | 130 | 122 | 99 | 97 | 103 | 71 | 68 | 30 | 47 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 13 | 172 | 291 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 12 |
11 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 50 | 44 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 83 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 43 | 40 | 20 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 6 | SE 12 | SE 9 |
8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 40 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1157 | 1144 | 1059 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1144 | 1162 | 1315 | 1290 | 1555 | 1148 | 13 | 13 | 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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