
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuncurry-North Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start across the Tuncurry stretch, but don’t write it off just yet – there’s a solid run of swell building towards the end of this week and into the weekend. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but if you’re patient, there’s some good juice coming.
The first surf worth getting wet for shows up on Thursday afternoon, the 16th of July, at Tuncurry-North Wall (beach/breakwater). It’s not much to write home about – 4ft of short-period ESE swell, about 7 seconds, with a cross-off breeze from the south. The combined energy is weak at 145, so you’ll be scratching around for scraps. Conditions are clean but very ordinary. Water temperature sits at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Friday the 17th is still marginal – 5ft ESE swell, period still short at 7 seconds, and a moderate SSE breeze. Not great, but if you’re desperate there’s a wave. Energy is moderate at 219.
Saturday the 18th sees the swell start to build. Morning is 7ft ESE, 8 seconds, energy 496 – still a bit lumpy from the cross-off wind. By Saturday afternoon, the swell hits 8ft, period stretches to 10 seconds, and energy jumps to 901. That’s moderate wave energy, and the sets start to show some shape. Still not perfect, but it’s getting interesting.
Now, Sunday the 19th is the standout. Sunday morning, 8ft of easterly swell, 10-second period, energy at 1109 – that’s strong wave energy. The cross-off wind is still there, but by Sunday afternoon, it drops to 9 mph, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is 8ft, so it’s pushing into expert territory – this is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The east swell is a good direction for the North Wall setup. Just be aware, with the break being fairly consistent and crowds often, you won’t have it to yourself.
Monday the 20th drops off a little – 6ft to 6ft, east swell, 10 seconds, but the wind shifts onshore, so it gets messy. Tuesday the 21st is a write-off with onshore winds.
Then we hit a nice little window on Wednesday the 22nd. Morning glassy conditions, 4ft ENE swell, 10 seconds, energy 263. That’s a clean, manageable size for most surfers, and the glassy wind makes it a real treat. It’s a quiet, small day but worth a paddle.
After that, the swell fades fast. Thursday the 23rd drops to 3ft, Friday the 24th to 2ft, and by Saturday the 25th it’s 3ft with short period. From Sunday the 26th through to the end of the run, it’s mostly flat or close to it – the combined energy falls below 100, and the swell is tiny. A few glassy mornings give you a chance to float around, but there’s no real surf.
Overall, the best call is Sunday the 19th at Tuncurry-North Wall – that afternoon session with the 8ft east swell, 10-second period, and clean cross-off wind is the one to circle. If you want something smaller and glassy, Wednesday the 22nd morning is a nice, quiet option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 145 | 175 | 217 | 218 | 294 | 496 | 901 | 1492 | 1109 | 1017 | 849 | 716 | 552 | 509 | 386 | 407 | 307 | 263 | 205 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:57PM1.84m | 10:39AM1.33m | 10:43PM1.75m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:27PM1.63m | 12:10PM1.34m | 00:11AM1.49m | 12:56PM1.34m | 00:55AM1.35m | 1:44PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.22m | 2:34PM1.35m | 2:30AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:10PM0.34m | 5:13AM0.21m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:51PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.36m | 6:45PM0.59m | 7:13AM0.44m | 7:48PM0.66m | 7:55AM0.50m | 9:01PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
5 | 251 | 195 | 94 | 65 | 24 | 57 | 52 | 1492 | 1109 | 1017 | 849 | 716 | 552 | 509 | 386 | 407 | 307 | 263 | 205 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | E 9 | S 18 | S 10 | S 11 | S 21 | S 20 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
7 | 26 | 36 | 54 | 19 | 39 | 79 | 71 | 45 | 156 | 132 | 167 | 187 | 181 | 160 | 82 | 55 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | N 9 | S 15 | S 20 | — | S 18 | SSE 19 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — |
8 | 27 | 55 | 2 | 39 | 8 | — | 6 | 70 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 |
481 | 145 | 175 | 217 | 218 | 294 | 496 | 901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 172 | 0 | 196 | 317 | 136 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 143 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Tuncurry-North Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuncurry-North Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuncurry-North Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuncurry-North Wall 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 (Tuncurry-North Wall) 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 Tuncurry-North Wall 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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