Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s talk about Tuncurry-North Wall. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks, so let’s cut through the noise.
First things first, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary. The biggest problem is that for the next few days, that ESE wind is just a pain, and the swell is small and short-period. Combined wave energy is weak, only about 173 to start, and the conditions are just messy. You’re looking at a few days of poor surf, with nothing really worth paddling out for.
We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday the 18th. In the morning, it goes glassy with a light 5ft ESE swell at a short 7 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 213. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’ll be clean and ridable for a log or a mid-length. Wind is basically nothing. Tuesday afternoon though, that onshore kicks in and it’s back to poor.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 19th morning is the real standout. Glassy conditions again, a 4ft ESE swell, but the period jumps up to 10 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 352 – moderate and full of push. That’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast. That period will help the waves hold up better on the wall. The wind is off the land in the morning and it’ll be clean and fun. Get in the water early, because the NE wind picks up strong that afternoon and ruins it.
After that, it’s a slow slide back to tiny and ordinary. From Thursday the 20th right through to about the 28th, the swell drops right off. Combined energy numbers hover around the 100 mark or below, and the swell is small – mostly under 3 feet – with short periods. There’s a bit of a clean breeze here and there, like Saturday the 22nd morning with a moderate offshore, but with only 3ft of weak NE windswell (58 energy), it’s barely surfable. You’d be scratching for scraps.
The last few days of the run into September are flat. Tiny 0.7ft to 1ft waves with nothing behind them. Not worth a look.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is hands down Wednesday the 19th morning. That 4ft, 10-second ESE groundswell with glassy, clean conditions – that’s your window. Don’t sleep on it. The rest of the week is a write-off for any decent paddling. If the wind picks up and the swell stays small, the setup at this beach/breakwater is more interesting for a kite-sailor than a surfer, if you ask me.
Stay frothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 197 | 207 | 178 | 161 | 345 | 319 | 232 | 102 | 82 | 108 | 31 | 37 | 127 | 56 | 46 | 31 | 55 | 40 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:34PM1.37m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:15AM1.23m | 12:57PM1.37m | 1:00AM1.11m | 1:48PM1.36m | 1:53AM1.02m | 2:43PM1.36m | 2:58AM0.96m | 3:42PM1.38m | 4:10AM0.96m | 4:41PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.46m | 5:39AM0.38m | 6:12PM0.55m | 6:12AM0.46m | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:51AM0.53m | 8:25PM0.69m | 7:41AM0.59m | 9:55PM0.68m | 8:46AM0.62m | 11:11PM0.61m | 9:57AM0.62m | 00:01AM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 |
159 | 69 | 207 | 178 | 161 | 345 | 319 | 232 | 102 | 82 | 75 | 31 | 8 | 65 | 56 | 46 | 31 | 55 | 40 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 19 | ESE 5 |
— | 30 | 98 | 85 | 143 | 46 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 62 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | E 9 | ESE 13 | S 11 | E 9 | — | — | N 8 | S 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 5 | S 9 | ENE 7 |
— | 27 | 6 | 69 | 56 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | — |
173 | 197 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 108 | — | 37 | 127 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 223 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 37 | 19 | 71 | 5 | 16 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 619 | 57 | 0 | 151 | 5 |
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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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