
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for Tuncurry-North Wall is a tough one. There’s no real run of good surf to speak of; the whole period is a struggle. We’ve got a long, dry gap from the start until Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September, where the only bit of energy pops up, and even then it’s marginal. After that, it’s back to waiting, with a few faint pulses in the second week that are more about hope than quality. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll be scratching for anything rideable.
Let’s start with the first real chance. On Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September, we see a little pulse of swell hit—about 5ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 423 (moderate energy). The wind is a clean cross-off from the south at 12 mph, so it’ll be tidy, but the waves are still described as marginal. The water temp is about 66°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year—nothing unusual there. It’s a beach/breakwater setup, so don’t expect perfection, but it’s the closest we get to a wave in the first week. The swell direction is SE, not quite matching the optimum NE, but it’s something. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind if you head out.
After that, we drop into a real lull. From Wednesday the 9th through to Monday the 14th, it’s tiny—0.7ft to 1ft—with barely any energy. The winds are mostly clean or offshore at times, but there’s just no swell to work with. Saturday morning the 12th shows a brief 1ft from the ENE with a 14-second period (long period groundswell), giving 77 units of energy, but it’s still described as “surfable but very ordinary.” That long period might make it a bit better shaped for a point or reef, but here it’s a beach/breakwater, so it’ll probably break a bit straight. Not a standout.
The second week doesn’t get much better. Tuesday morning the 15th has a 4ft NE swell with a short 7-second period and 100 units of energy, but the wind is onshore from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s messy and weak. Then, on Sunday morning the 20th of September, there’s a late pulse—3ft from the SE with an 11-second period and 134 units of energy. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, so it’s clean, but the size is small. It’s another “surfable but very ordinary” call. That’s as good as it gets in the second week, and it’s still nothing to write home about.
Honestly, the only thing that even comes close to a highlight is that Tuesday afternoon the 8th of September, with the 5ft SE swell and clean wind. It’s not great, but it’s the best on offer. The rest of the window is a flat spell. If you’re a beginner, that 5ft is fine, but it’s not a wave you’ll remember. The long gaps with no recommendations are normal for this area—it’s a quiet stretch. If you’re a kitesurfer, the setup might be more interesting than for paddling, given the wind patterns.
Stay patient, and check back in a few days. Forecasts can change. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 84 | 62 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 415 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:43PM1.52m | 3:28AM1.07m | 3:54PM1.58m | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:03PM1.64m | 5:56AM1.21m | 6:04PM1.71m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48PM0.46m | 9:14AM0.53m | 11:06PM0.37m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:04AM0.27m | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | 2:09PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.15m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 23 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
184 | 117 | 62 | 16 | 10 | 1436 | 832 | 398 | 39 | 8 | 509 | 752 | 551 | 344 | 40 | 20 | 163 | 2104 | 1445 | 1130 | 1049 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 21 | ENE 14 |
6 | 6 | 70 | 33 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 415 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 9 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 16 | S 18 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 |
17 | 10 | 9 | 19 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | 84 | 2 | 94 | 277 | 1792 | — | — | 318 | 1018 | 726 | — | — | — | 1405 | 1917 | 1548 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 36 | 5 | 67 | 172 | 5 | 5 | 456 | 5 | 67 | 106 | 5 | 19 | 364 | 136 | 136 | 317 | 5 | 16 | 116 | 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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