Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for Tuncurry-North Wall is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly small, weak surf, with a few windows where it gets just interesting enough to warrant a paddle. The overall pattern is dominated by tiny, short-period leftovers, and the wind is a constant battle. There’s a couple of days that stand out if you’re patient, but you’ll need to pick your moments.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Sunday, August 17th, on the morning. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ESE, packing a moderate energy (237). The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly, and there are rain showers around with a cross-shore wind. It’s marginal, but it’s the first time we have something to work with. The afternoon is the same deal, but still poor.
Monday, August 18th, the morning cleans up a bit. Swell is 5 ft from the ESE, still 7 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSE. The water temp is about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate (196). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets messy again with rain and cross-shore wind.
Now, here’s the pick of the bunch. Wednesday, August 19th, morning. The swell holds at 4 ft from the SE, period stretches to 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to a solid 271 (moderate). More importantly, the wind shifts to a light offshore from the SW. This is the best we’ll see for a clean, workable wave. Expect good surf conditions. The afternoon sees a bump in height to 6 ft from the ESE, with energy spiking to 633 (strong), but the wind swings onshore from the E, making it messy and marginal.
Thursday, August 20th, morning is the absolute standout. The swell is 5 ft from the ESE, 8-second period, and the energy is moderate (263). But the real kicker is the wind: glassy. Dead calm. WNW at 3 mph. This is the cleanest, most inviting window of the entire run. The waves will be lined up and well-shaped. If you can only surf one session, this is it. The afternoon turns onshore again, so get in early.
After that, it’s a slow fade. Friday the 21st drops to 3 ft with onshore wind, and then we hit a proper flat spell. From Saturday the 23rd onwards, the swell is tiny – 0.7 ft to 2 ft – with very little energy (values between 0 and 75). The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, so the water will be clean, but there’s simply nothing to ride. The blank run stretches from the 23rd right through to the 29th, with only microscopic waves and no real surfable energy. It’s a classic late-winter lull.
So, bottom line: the surf is poor for the vast majority of this forecast. The two sessions to target are the morning of Wednesday the 19th and, especially, the glassy morning of Thursday the 20th. That Thursday morning is your best bet for a proper surf. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 257 | 237 | 222 | 211 | 196 | 183 | 160 | 181 | 344 | 288 | 263 | 220 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:35PM1.75m | 10:08AM1.43m | 10:16PM1.64m | 10:49AM1.43m | 10:55PM1.51m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:34PM1.37m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:15AM1.23m | 12:57PM1.37m | 1:00AM1.11m | 1:48PM1.36m | 1:53AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.25m | 3:57AM0.16m | 3:53PM0.29m | 4:32AM0.22m | 4:37PM0.37m | 5:06AM0.30m | 5:22PM0.46m | 5:39AM0.38m | 6:12PM0.55m | 6:12AM0.46m | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:51AM0.53m | 8:25PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 19 | S 8 | S 17 | S 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
320 | 31 | 208 | 251 | 114 | 302 | 215 | 151 | 276 | 185 | 125 | 64 | 196 | 183 | 160 | 181 | 289 | 288 | 263 | 220 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 19 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | S 16 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 15 | — | — | S 13 |
31 | 61 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 154 | 20 | 20 | 102 | 47 | 8 | 27 | 37 | 85 | 111 | 90 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 20 | S 15 | S 19 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | S 15 | — | — | SE 11 | S 12 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 |
8 | 30 | 41 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 4 | — | — | 20 | 44 | 64 | 56 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | — | SE 5 | S 9 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
432 | 349 | — | 28 | 364 | — | 220 | 278 | 257 | 237 | 222 | 211 | — | — | — | — | 344 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 116 | 5 | 19 | 151 | 5 | 19 | 244 | 136 | 67 | 136 | 105 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 19 | 0 | 79 | 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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