Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. For the first few days, there’s nothing worth paddling for. The first real chance shows up on Wednesday, August 26th.
That’s Tuncurry-North Wall. Water temp is 18°, about normal for the season. Wednesday morning is the pick: a 2ft swell out of the NE, period around 8 seconds, and a south-west wind blowing offshore. That means clean, lined-up waves. The total swell energy is moderate at 210, which is enough to put some punch in the walls. The wind looks glassy, so you’ll have a smooth face to work with. Wednesday afternoon turns windier and riskier with a possible storm, so hit it early.
After that, it’s a long stretch of small and average. Thursday and Friday the 27th and 28th have 3ft waves, but they’re just okay – clean but tiny. Saturday and Sunday the 29th and 30th are similar, with 2ft surf and light winds, but nothing to call home about. The energy numbers drop into the double digits, so it’s slim pickings.
Into the second week, it’s mostly small. The morning of Wednesday, September 2nd offers a glassy 2ft wave, but it’s weak. The afternoon of Friday, September 4th is glassy too, but again, very small. No real standout in the second half.
The only real session to pencil in is Wednesday, August 26th morning. The rest is mostly flat or choppy. That’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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38 | 30 | 59 | 70 | 52 | 111 | 105 | 384 | 297 | 210 | 126 | 70 | 74 | 119 | 86 | 82 | 65 | 59 | 86 | 67 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:41PM1.42m | 5:22AM1.00m | 5:34PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.07m | 6:20PM1.53m | 7:03AM1.14m | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:40AM1.22m | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.52m | 11:01AM0.58m | 00:39AM0.43m | 11:54AM0.52m | 1:12AM0.34m | 12:39PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
327 | 422 | 268 | 249 | 168 | 144 | 47 | 56 | 297 | 210 | 126 | 70 | 298 | 284 | 152 | 400 | 246 | 136 | 147 | 123 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 16 | S 8 | E 13 | S 17 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
38 | 131 | 84 | 3 | 49 | 31 | 81 | 41 | 31 | 76 | 16 | 21 | 74 | 119 | 86 | 82 | 65 | 59 | 86 | 67 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | S 18 | NE 10 | — | S 15 | — | — | N 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | NNE 9 | SSE 13 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 16 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 24 | — | 42 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 17 | 130 | 8 | 59 | 52 | 37 | 33 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 |
41 | 30 | 59 | 70 | 52 | 111 | 105 | 384 | 4 | 4 | 72 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 188 | 71 | 37 | 380 | 37 | 37 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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