
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, E swell with 1,639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Tuncurry-North Wall. This is a beach and breakwater setup, beginner-friendly when it’s small, and pretty consistent overall, but we’ve got a slow start before anything worthwhile shows up.
Right now, Tuesday the 14th, it’s dead flat. A tiny 0.3ft easterly windswell with a 10-second period and weak energy (3). Cross-off wind at 15 km/h keeps the water clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Wednesday the 15th is a total blank – no swell at all. Thursday the 16th finally gives us a 3ft easterly swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the energy is weak (61). It’s surfable but ordinary. Friday the 17th bumps to 5ft from the ESE, still short period (6 seconds) and moderate energy (138), but wind is messy with cross-shore chop. Saturday the 18th pushes to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, same short period, but wind stays cross-off and clean-ish. Still, quality is lacking.
Sunday the 19th is where things get serious. A solid 8ft easterly groundswell rolls in with an 11-second period and strong energy (1639), but it’s cross-shore and bumpy. The afternoon cleans up to 8ft with 10-second period and very strong energy (1254). This is only for experienced surfers – that size at a beach/breakwater will be heavy. Monday the 20th drops to 7ft, still long period (10 seconds), but wind stays cross-shore and onshore, making it marginal.
Now, the real standout is Tuesday the 21st – early morning, clear skies, with a light offshore breeze from the NW at just 5 km/h. The swell sits at 5ft from the east, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (450). That’s clean, lined-up, and really inviting. Best bet for the average surfer.
The run keeps going. Wednesday the 22nd – morning has a 5ft easterly swell with a 10-second period and strong offshore wind from the WSW. Clean again. Thursday the 23rd – the pick for the experienced crew. A 7ft east swell with a long 13-second period and very strong energy (1352). Offshore wind in the morning from the SW at just 5 km/h. This is proper groundswell – steep and powerful. Water temp is around 68°F, about average for this time of year.
Friday the 24th – morning is glassy with 5ft east swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (562). Beautiful. Saturday the 25th – morning has 6ft east swell, 12-second period, strong offshore wind, and clean. The afternoon bumps to 6ft with even stronger offshore – excellent for experts.
The second week fades. Sunday the 26th sees 6ft but with rain and onshore wind. By Tuesday and Wednesday the 28th-29th, it’s back to 2ft and smaller.
Bottom line: get in the water on Tuesday morning the 21st for clean 5ft waves, or if you’re experienced, Thursday morning the 23rd for a punchy 7ft groundswell with offshore wind. Crowds are often here, so bring your patience.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SW 6 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 56 | 70 | 136 | 129 | 231 | 185 | 390 | 885 | 1639 | 1254 | 986 | 834 | 784 | 610 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.88m | 9:01AM1.28m | 9:09PM1.88m | 9:51AM1.31m | 9:57PM1.84m | 10:39AM1.33m | 10:43PM1.75m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:27PM1.63m | 12:10PM1.34m | 00:11AM1.49m | 12:56PM1.34m | 00:55AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41PM0.29m | 3:01AM0.13m | 2:32PM0.28m | 3:46AM0.12m | 3:22PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:10PM0.34m | 5:13AM0.21m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:51PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.36m | 6:45PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
10 | 16 | 41 | — | — | — | 299 | 351 | 223 | 138 | 129 | 42 | 81 | 78 | 47 | 1639 | 1254 | 986 | 834 | 784 | 610 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 17 | S 18 | S 9 | — | S 6 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 61 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 57 | — | 15 | 74 | 65 | 107 | 154 | 146 | 212 | 187 | 136 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 13 | N 9 | S 15 | — | SSW 7 | S 18 | E 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 42 | — | 18 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | 30 | 65 | 504 | 1810 | 741 | — | — | 70 | 136 | 61 | 231 | 185 | 390 | 885 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 524 | 72 | 19 | 19 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 151 | 176 | 196 | 244 | 285 | 202 | 202 | 67 | 188 | 71 | 0 |
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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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