
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve been through the local numbers for Tuncurry-North Wall, and honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. There’s a long gap with hardly any surf to talk about, so don’t rush to wax up yet. The first real chance to score something doesn’t come until Thursday, 20th August. The week before that is all tiny dribble.
For most of this week, the swell is barely up – 1ft to 2ft from the ENE. The water’s sitting at a typical 65°, nothing unusual for the season. A few mornings look clean with offshore breezes, but the waves just don’t have enough height or energy to bother.
Let’s jump to Thursday, 20th August morning. That’s where we finally get a proper window. Tuncurry-North Wall will see 3ft ENE swell, period around 8 seconds, and it’s glassy – dead calm, completely clean. The combined energy reads moderate at 209, so there’s some real push behind it. This is the standout of the whole period. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but with crowds often, you won’t be alone.
Then on Saturday, 22nd August morning, we get another glassy session: 4ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds, with combined energy of 201. That’s another sweet morning for a clean paddle out.
Sunday, 23rd August afternoon is worth noting too – 4ft ENE swell, period hitting 11 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is 286, which gives those waves some solid grunt. That longer period means better shaped, more powerful waves, but expect longer waits between sets.
Monday, 24th August morning still has a clean 3ft swell, but by Tuesday, it fades back to flatter stuff. So, it’s a lean forecast. If you’re keen, Thursday 20th and Saturday 22nd mornings are your best shots.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
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68 | 74 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 30 | 55 | 299 | 310 | 336 | 334 | 299 | 256 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:05PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.37m | 8:51PM1.82m | 9:27AM1.41m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.11m | 2:23PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 |
273 | 74 | 50 | 50 | 538 | 260 | 325 | 213 | 31 | 116 | 323 | 124 | 167 | 90 | 151 | 104 | 39 | 97 | 58 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | S 21 | S 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | ENE 10 | S 17 | SE 5 | S 15 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 |
68 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 149 | 30 | 113 | 102 | 20 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 16 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | S 17 | N 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 20 | S 17 | S 14 | S 20 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 18 | — | — | SE 11 | E 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 |
4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 60 | 31 | 34 | 19 | 131 | 20 | 25 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 33 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
— | 293 | 261 | 203 | — | 358 | 427 | — | 316 | 384 | — | — | 55 | 299 | 310 | 336 | 334 | 299 | 256 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 151 | 5 | 16 | 105 | 67 | 185 | 408 | 387 | 136 | 106 |
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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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