Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Well, I’m gonna level with ya – we’re looking at a pretty miserable stretch at Tuncurry-North Wall for the next couple weeks. This is one of those spells where you’re better off leaving the board in the shed. There’s hardly any proper swell, and what does show up is weak and sloppy. The first even half-decent bump doesn’t roll in until Sunday the 30th of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about.
Let’s break it down.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August are total washouts. Tiny 2 ft to 2 ft ENE windswell with junk conditions and barely any energy (37 to 68 combined). Winds are light but the waves just aren’t there – don’t bother.
Sunday the 30th of August shows a little life. The morning brings a 3 ft SE swell with a 10-second period and moderate energy (162). It’s clean with a cross-off breeze, but the wave quality is still ordinary – not what you’d call a good day out. By afternoon, it drops to 1 ft and 24 energy. No standout.
From Monday the 31st of August through to Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s the same sad story: tiny surf, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, and poor conditions every session. Winds chop and change, but the energy is pitiful – mostly 20 to 60 on the combined scale. Thursday arvo (3rd September) sees a 3 ft NNE windswell with a 5-second period kick up some energy (101), but that period’s way too short for any real shape, and the quality’s still poor.
Friday the 4th of September into the weekend continues the grind. Mornings have 3 ft NNE swell at 6 seconds, combined energy around 102 – still weak – and it stays mostly poor. Saturday the 5th is glassy but only 1 ft with 10 energy.
Monday the 7th of September onward gets even worse – literally zero swell on Tuesday the 8th, and what follows is tiny, choppy, onshore dribble. Thursday the 10th of September has a 5 ft NE swell (5-second period) with 144 combined energy, but it’s windswell with rain showers and onshore winds – not worth it. By Saturday the 12th of September, it’s a glassy 2 ft NE windswell at 6 seconds, still only 40 energy – flat and forgettable.
So what’s the best option? Honestly, there’s no real highlight. The closest we get to something surfable is Sunday morning, the 30th of August – that 3 ft SE swell at 10 seconds with clean cross-off winds is the pick of the bunch. But it’s still weak energy (162) and only for beginners or someone really keen. Water temp is about 66°, right on average for the time of year – no surprises.
For the rest, it’s flat spells, short-period windswell, and poor quality. This break is a beach and breakwater setup, so with these tiny, weak swells and often onshore or cross-shore winds, it’s more suited to kiteboarding than paddling – not worth hauling your stick out for.
Hang in there – it’s a long dry run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 137 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 58 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 31 | 50 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | 11:32AM1.47m | 11:50PM1.25m | 12:29PM1.48m | 00:54AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | 4:57AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.38m | 6:52PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 4 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
993 | 606 | 348 | 253 | 65 | 257 | 160 | 198 | 351 | 342 | 196 | 326 | 339 | 314 | 195 | 144 | 104 | 13 | 31 | 19 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
37 | 25 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 137 | 137 | 106 | 99 | 264 | 362 | 181 | 58 | 53 | 23 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 9 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | NE 12 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
104 | 43 | 22 | 21 | — | 44 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 48 | 6 | 51 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 10 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 5 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NW 2 | NNE 5 | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | 4 | 529 | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 45 | 51 | — | 6 | 27 | 1 | 50 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 116 | 5 | 19 | 116 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 67 | 5 | 19 | 107 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 31 |
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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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