Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.17° S 152.51° E

Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuncurry-North Wall sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.4° 

Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, E swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for our local stretch. The week ahead starts with a bit of size but mixed conditions, then it fades into a long flat spell before a late pulse of long-period energy tries to creep back in around the start of August.

We’ve got a standout window early on. Monday the 20th of July is the pick of the lot. The morning session sees a solid 7ft east swell rolling in, with the combined energy of all swells directed here reading a strong 1128. It’s got some clouds overhead and a light 6 mph cross breeze from the southeast, so it’s not totally clean but it’s surfable. This one’s a beach/breakwater setup though, so with that much size it’s pushing into expert territory, especially for beginners. The afternoon drops a touch to 7ft, still east, but the wind swings more cross-on, making it a bit lumpier. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Tuesday the 21st is a step down. The morning has 5ft from the east-northeast at 10 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the north-northwest, and the energy drops to 473. The score is ordinary, and by afternoon it’s fully onshore at 5ft and pretty messy.

Now Wednesday the 22nd of July, that’s the real hidden gem. The morning goes glassy with a 3 mph west-northwest breeze, and the swell is a clean 4ft east-northeast at 10 seconds. The combined energy is 295, so moderate, but that glassy surface makes it smooth as butter. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and crowds are often around here, so you might have some company. This is the best quality wave of the week. The afternoon stays cross-shore and small.

From Thursday the 23rd onward, the swell drops fast. Thursday morning is 3ft with a clean offshore from the west-southwest at 9 mph, but the energy is only 118. By Friday, we’re down to 2ft, and from Saturday the 25th through to the end of July, it’s a flat spell. There’s a long gap of several days with no real surf to recommend.

Then, on Sunday the 2nd of August, a pulse of very long-period groundswell from the southeast appears. The morning shows 2ft with a 15-second period, energy of 127, and a light offshore from the southwest. That’s a promising sign, but it’s small and the long period means it’ll be better suited to points or reefs than this beach/breakwater setup. It’s a hope, not a guarantee, at that range.

So overall, Wednesday morning’s glassy 4ft is the standout—clean, fun, and manageable. Monday morning has the size but the wind is a compromise. The rest is a flat wait until a small, long-period tease at the start of August.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
11
2.2
E
11
2
E
11
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1412
1128
901
610
473
348
305
295
242
164
116
88
65
39
38
26
25
12
16
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
NW
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:11AM1.49m
12:56PM1.34m
00:55AM1.35m
1:44PM1.34m
1:40AM1.22m
2:34PM1.35m
2:30AM1.12m
3:26PM1.38m
3:25AM1.04m
4:21PM1.42m
4:27AM1.01m
5:15PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:33AM0.36m
6:45PM0.59m
7:13AM0.44m
7:48PM0.66m
7:55AM0.50m
9:01PM0.69m
8:41AM0.53m
10:21PM0.68m
9:33AM0.55m
11:31PM0.63m
10:28AM0.54m
00:23AM0.55m
part cloud
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clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:43
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5:05
5:06
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5:07
5:07
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Temp °C
17
16
16
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
19
19
13
14
14
11
17
17
14
Feels °C
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
14
14
7
9
9
7
12
13
12
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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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