Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the radar for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next couple of weeks. It’s been a pretty quiet start, but there’s a real pulse of energy shaping up later on. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

The first few days are pretty flat and lifeless. From early Saturday morning right through to Monday afternoon, we’ve got tiny dribbles under 3 ft with weak combined swell energy (38 to 32). Winds are cross or cross-on, so it’s not worth paddling out. Sunday and Monday are the same story – small, messy, and not doing anything special.

Tuesday the 25th sees the swell bump up a little, with 4 ft from the NE in the morning and period of 9 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 176 – moderate energy starting to show. But the wind is straight onshore, so it’s choppy and poor. Tuesday afternoon gets bigger at 6 ft, but with 30 km/h onshore wind and short 6-second period, it’s a messy one.

Now, Wednesday the 26th afternoon – that’s when things get interesting. We’ve got 5 ft NE swell, period of 7 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The combined energy jumps to 359, which is moderate to strong energy. This is the first real standout. The wave comment says good surf conditions. It’s not overly big, but glassy conditions on a 5 ft NE swell will give you clean, fun little waves at Tuncurry-North Wall. For the experienced crew, it’s a solid session.

Thursday the 27th keeps the energy going. Morning has 4 ft ENE swell, 8-second period, and clean offshore wind from the SW. Combined energy is 212. That’s clean, lined-up, and should be a good paddle. Afternoon stays similar but with a cross-off wind – still surfable.

Friday the 28th morning is another standout. Glassy conditions again, 4 ft ENE swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 255. This is clean, glassy, and should offer some nice little runners at the wall. The afternoon turns cross-on and choppy, so get out early.

Saturday the 29th sees cleaner conditions again with cross-off winds and 4 ft to 4 ft ENE swell. Combined energy sits around 173 to 234. Good for a casual session.

Sunday the 30th is marginal – the morning has cross-shore breeze and 4 ft, but the afternoon gets onshore and choppy with rain. Not the pick.

The first few days of September are a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st are poor with onshore winds and small swell. Wednesday the 2nd brings a proper bump: 6 ft from the SE with an 8-second period and combined energy of 669 – that’s strong energy. Winds are cross-off and clean, so this is a standout for the more experienced surfers. It’s over 5 ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this one has real push.

Thursday the 3rd is onshore and messy again, then Friday the 4th has a glassy afternoon with 3 ft NE swell – small but clean.

Saturday the 5th morning is a standout for the big-wave crew: 7 ft from the SE, 8-second period, combined energy of 583, and clean cross-off wind. That’s a strong, powerful swell. Over 8 ft, it’s for experts only, so this one is for the regulars who know the wall. The afternoon drops right off.

Sunday the 6th is small and clean, but nothing special.

Best on offer: The glassy Wednesday 26th afternoon and the clean, punchy Wednesday 2nd September. For consistent fun, the Friday 28th morning glass-off is golden. The big SE swell on Saturday 5th September is for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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