
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Tuncurry-North Wall.
Right off the bat, things are flat and pretty ordinary. The first week is a real struggle, with hardly any worthwhile waves on offer. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak swell from the east and northeast with low energy and poor surf conditions dominating the outlook. You’ll see a bit of glassy morning calm now and then, like Friday morning and Saturday morning, but the swell is barely a ripple at 1ft to 2ft—nothing to get excited about.
Saturday the 8th is a write-off for any real surfing, with poor conditions and tiny surf. Sunday the 9th morning shows a slight lift to 3ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and moderate energy, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s messy. Sunday afternoon turns ugly: a 6ft NE swell but with a 16 mph onshore wind and high energy, making it a mess. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 10th morning is the first real flicker of hope. We’ve got a 7ft NE swell with a 19 mph offshore wind from the west, keeping it clean. The energy is solid. It’s still a marginal call, but if you’re keen and experienced, that offshore breeze will tidy it up. Monday afternoon drops off fast.
From Tuesday the 11th through to Friday the 14th, we’re back to tiny, weak swell (2ft to 2ft) with energy in the low range. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but the waves are too small for anything decent. These are "surfable but very ordinary" days—more of a longboard or cruiser session.
Now, Saturday the 15th of August is where things get interesting. We’ve got a 8ft SE swell with a 9-second period and massive energy. The wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore from the SSW, making for clean conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers only—over 8ft is expert territory. The swell direction from the southeast isn’t the optimum NE for this break, but the power is there. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th push even bigger—10ft to 12ft from the ESE with periods up to 12 seconds and energy surging. That’s too big for this break, so it’s a pass unless you’re a big-wave charger with the right gear.
The standout window, in my opinion, is Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th of August. Both mornings show 7ft swell from the ESE with glassy conditions—wind is near zero or light offshore. The energy is strong, and the period is around 9-10 seconds, giving decent shape. This is the best balance of size and cleanliness. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Crowds are likely at Tuncurry-North Wall, so get in early on those glassy mornings. The break is fairly consistent, so there’s usually something to ride, but the first week is a drought. Don’t write the whole window off—once we hit the second week, the swell turns on, and with the right winds, it’ll be worth the wait.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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22 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 19 | 26 | 45 | 158 | 169 | 538 | 775 | 598 | 156 | 68 | 83 | 81 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07AM1.25m | 1:57PM1.43m | 2:14AM1.16m | 3:01PM1.49m | 3:27AM1.10m | 4:09PM1.57m | 4:45AM1.10m | 5:16PM1.66m | 6:01AM1.15m | 6:19PM1.75m | 7:04AM1.23m | 7:15PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:11AM0.42m | 8:22PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.46m | 9:52PM0.52m | 9:26AM0.48m | 11:14PM0.43m | 10:38AM0.45m | 00:19AM0.32m | 11:44AM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 12:43PM0.33m | 1:58AM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 12 |
22 | 16 | 48 | 113 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 26 | 45 | 158 | 169 | 3 | 1 | 598 | 156 | 68 | 1267 | 818 | 1398 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSW 5 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | S 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
6 | 35 | 9 | 10 | 41 | 55 | 33 | 49 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 218 | 88 | 22 | 83 | 81 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 15 | S 14 | — | NNW 5 | S 20 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 |
15 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 9 | 29 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | 9 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 9 | NE 8 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 8 | WSW 5 | SSW 10 | W 4 |
20 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 538 | 775 | 29 | 65 | 264 | 98 | 1130 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 5 | 223 | 5 | 5 | 244 | 5 | 5 | 316 | 19 | 37 | 53 | 37 | 208 | 89 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
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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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