
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuncurry-North Wall this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
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 – the next 16 days for the Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry-North Wall) are looking pretty bleak. The ocean's basically asleep for the first week and a half, with tiny, weak swells that just won't get it done. The best wave energy we see is a moderate 149 (combined energy of all swells directed here) on the 22nd of September afternoon, but even that comes with messy cross-shore winds and a short, weak period.
Starting Wednesday the 9th of September, we've got flat, glassy conditions with a 0.7 ft swell from the ENE. It's clear and glassy in the morning, perfect for a paddle, but there's nothing to ride. The water temp is at 66°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no drama there. The onshore breezes pick up from the 12th, and while we get a few clean windows with offshore winds on the 11th and 15th, the swell is barely a ripple. The whole first week is a write-off – day after day of "poor surf conditions" with swell heights barely cracking 1 ft.
We hit a patch of slightly bigger, but still poor, swell from the 14th. Monday the 14th has a 4 ft NE swell, but it's a short-period wind swell (5 seconds) and onshore wind makes it a mess. Tuesday the 15th morning is dead calm and glassy again, but the swell is only 2 ft. This is a long stretch of nothing.
The only glimmer in the whole outlook comes right at the end, on the 22nd and 23rd of September. Tuesday the 22nd morning finally shows some life: a 4 ft NE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate at 68. It's surfable but very ordinary. Tuesday afternoon the swell bumps to 5 ft, with a moderate 149 energy, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon sees the biggest swell of the period – 6 ft from the NE, with a strong 315 energy – but that onshore wind at 12 mph is going to make it a churned-up mess, and it's a short period wind swell. For beginners, that 6 ft is too big and too messy.
The 24th looks interesting for experts only. A fresh offshore SSW wind at 19 mph cleans up a 7 ft NE swell, but it's a 7-second period and the energy is 485. It's going to be big, powerful, and lumpy – definitely not for the faint-hearted. The morning on the 24th is a bit smaller at 5 ft with the same offshore wind, making it a marginal call for the more experienced crew.
Overall, this is a flat spell. There's nothing to get excited about. The North Wall is a fairly consistent spot, but this run is a proper dud. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, I'd say leave the boards in the car. If you're a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 23rd with that 6 ft onshore swell might be worth a look, but for us paddle surfers, it's a big, fat zero.
Later, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
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8 | 33 | 81 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 40 | 24 | 47 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:56AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.59m | 9:34AM1.52m | 9:45PM1.48m | 10:11AM1.52m | 10:22PM1.36m | 10:50AM1.49m | 11:00PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | 2:09PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.15m | 2:52PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.28m | 3:48AM0.26m | 4:15PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.33m | 4:58PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
371 | 33 | 81 | 38 | 874 | 936 | 936 | 725 | 509 | 486 | 608 | 343 | 308 | 191 | 191 | 177 | 127 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 23 | S 23 | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 94 | 263 | 314 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 186 | 232 | 194 | 103 | 51 | 34 | 16 | 15 | 79 | 48 | 30 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 18 | E 16 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | E 14 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 10 | E 8 | E 16 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 6 |
— | 324 | 1633 | 1667 | 1099 | 1224 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 18 | 40 | 24 | 47 | 31 | — | 6 | 90 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 619 | 285 | 116 | 89 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 37 | 178 | 71 | 53 | 316 | 37 | 37 | 285 | 5 | 5 | 136 | 150 |
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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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