Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.17° S 152.51° E

Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuncurry-North Wall sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.7° 

Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 1.0m and 6s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Tuncurry-North Wall stretch.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a couple of days with barely a ripple, so don’t even bother paddling out on Tuesday the 14th or Wednesday the 15th – it’s flat and the wind is just blowing the hope away.

The first real chance to wet a line comes Thursday morning, the 16th. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 77, so it’s not going to knock your socks off. The saving grace is a light offshore SW wind, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Good for a beginner to get some practice in the whitewater.

Things start to build through Friday and Saturday, but the wind is junk – cross-off from the SSE and S, with a moderate breeze. The swell is mixed up, and we’re looking at 5ft to 7ft of that short-period ESE stuff. The energy is picking up to 175 and then 578, but it’s messy. This is a beach/breakwater setup, so with that cross-off wind and rising swell, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. Honestly, for the experienced crew, Saturday afternoon might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s marginal.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the E, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 1211 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy, and you’ll feel it. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. The forecast says “marginal,” and for a spot that’s exposed to the NE, this easterly swell is actually a good direction. The main issue is the size: 8ft is pushing into expert-only territory, especially with that wind. This is the best on offer in the first week for the big dogs, but it’s not clean. Think of it as a powerful, bumpy challenge.

The real standout window comes mid-week, starting Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft to 6ft, but the period stays at a nice 10 seconds. The energy is still decent (569-730). The key is the wind. Tuesday morning we’ve got a light W wind, cross-off, and it’s clean. And then Wednesday the 22nd? That’s the one. Glassy conditions. Wind from the W at 3 mph. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” We’re looking at 5ft of clean, east swell with that long period. This is a treat. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend of the 26th holds some promise too. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th both have clean, glassy conditions with a light WNW wind and a 5ft to 4ft east swell. The energy is dropping, but the quality is there. This is perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Sunday the 26th is glassy again in the afternoon.

The last few days of the month show a drop in swell and a return of some stronger wind, though Monday the 28th has a clean offshore breeze and a 3ft to 4ft east swell with a 9-second period – that’s a nice little session to end the period.

Bottom line: The first week is a write-off until the weekend, and even then it’s rough. The standout is Wednesday the 22nd with glassy conditions and a solid 5ft east swell. That’s the day to get the good board out. The weekend of the 25th is also a winner for a clean, smaller wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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WSW
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High Tide
8:07AM1.24m
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
Low Tide
2:13AM0.17m
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
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Temp °C
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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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