Tuckers Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.33° N 64.68° W

Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuckers sea temperature is
28.6° C
1.0° 

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


Tuckers surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let's cut to the chase. Tuckers is the only spot doing anything, and to be honest, it's looking a bit thin for a while. We've got a week of small, weak, messy surf ahead. Think dribbly 2 to 3 footers with a weak energy reading of around 50 to 100. The wind's all over the place, mostly onshore or cross, and the periods are short. It's a paddling workout, not a surfing session. The only thing that saves a couple of the mornings is a glassy surface, but the surf itself is pretty damn ordinary.

Now, things do start to pulse around Tuesday the 25th. We see a proper groundswell push in, with size jumping up to 3 to 5 feet and the period hitting a solid 15 to 16 seconds. The energy readings are strong, hitting the 600s. That's some real power behind it. But here's the catch – the wind is straight onshore at 15 to 25 km/h. That's going to turn Tuckers into a choppy, lumpy mess. It's got size, but it won't be any fun. The period is long, which can make it a bit closed-out on a point, but with that wind, it’s just a blown-out mess.

The following days, from the 27th to the 30th, are pretty bleak. The swell drops, and the onshore winds keep up, even hitting near gale force on the 27th. That's not surf, that's white noise. The whole week two period is pretty much a write-off.

But just when you’re about to give up, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday, the 1st of September, the wind finally starts to cooperate. The morning is still choppy, but by the afternoon it swings to a cross-off from the NE at 25 km/h. The surf is small, only about 3 feet, but the period is a clean 11 seconds, and there's good energy in the water. It'll be clean, lined up, and might just be worth a paddle out.

And then we get to the final day, Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind goes fully offshore from the NNW, blowing a solid 25 km/h. The swell is a touch over 4 feet with a 10-second period and solid energy. That’s the day. It’s not epic, but it's clean, it's offshore, and it's a point break. It's the only true standout in this whole 16-day forecast. Water temp’s about normal for this time of year, nothing to complain about.

So, we've got a long flat spell to eat through. But keep your eyes on that 1st and especially the 2nd of September. That’s our window. After two weeks of nothing, that offshore wind and clean 4 foot surf will feel like a gift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
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ENE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
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8
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E
8
0.4
SE
13
0.5
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12
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12
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12
0.5
SE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
SE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
59
57
35
43
42
46
47
37
31
25
24
41
72
69
68
65
48
73
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
SSE
5
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
5
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
glassy
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cross-on
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on
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High Tide
00:57AM0.71m
1:30PM0.83m
1:44AM0.66m
2:19PM0.79m
2:34AM0.63m
3:14PM0.77m
3:31AM0.61m
4:13PM0.76m
4:32AM0.61m
5:12PM0.77m
5:33AM0.63m
6:06PM0.79m
Low Tide
7:04AM0.08m
8:00PM0.16m
7:48AM0.12m
8:55PM0.20m
8:37AM0.16m
9:54PM0.23m
9:32AM0.19m
10:55PM0.24m
10:32AM0.20m
11:52PM0.23m
11:31AM0.20m
00:42AM0.20m
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8:00
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5
Temp °C
26
27
27
27
27
27
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26
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Feels °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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