
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with ENE 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 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about what's cookin' for the next couple weeks, in feet and Fahrenheit.
First off, I gotta be honest – it's a pretty rough start. There's a long stretch of nothing good to kick things off. From Thursday the 6th of August right through to Sunday the 10th, it's mostly tiny, weak energy with a combined energy of just 23 to 69, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” The swell is barely a ripple, often under 2 feet, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, making it pretty messy. Even the mornings that are glassy are just too small to do anything on. It's a tough watch.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 10th of August. The morning sees a clean 4-foot swell from the NE, with a cross-off wind from the west at 30 km/h, and the combined energy jumps to 369 – that's moderate energy. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 3 feet, but still clean with that same cross-off breeze. This is the first time the conditions look surfable, but it's still not a standout.
The best of the whole forecast window, and the only real standout here, is Friday the 21st of August. The morning is looking clean as a whistle. We've got a 4-foot, east-northeast swell with a period of 11 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some decent shape. The wind is from the west-northwest at 15 km/h, which is cross-off and clean. Combined energy is a solid 286 (moderate), and the wave comment flips to “expect good surf conditions.” For Tuncurry-North Wall (beach/breakwater), this is the session to circle on the calendar. The swell direction (ENE) is a bit off the optimum (NE), but the clean conditions and decent size make it the pick of the bunch. The afternoon also holds up with 4 feet and a similar cross-off breeze, though the wind picks up a bit.
Before that, you'll notice a few days with small, clean swells, like the 15th and 16th of August, but they're all under 2 feet. The 18th and 19th see a slight bump in size to 3 feet and 3 feet, but the wind and energy are still just average. Nothing to get excited about.
Water temp at the start of the period is 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year with a slight anomaly of -1°F – so nothing weird there.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, then we get a little taste on the 10th, but the real day to wait for is Friday the 21st of August. Patience, mates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 37 | 33 | 45 | 166 | 173 | 449 | 746 | 201 | 94 | 71 | 55 | 142 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:57PM1.43m | 2:14AM1.16m | 3:01PM1.49m | 3:27AM1.10m | 4:09PM1.57m | 4:45AM1.10m | 5:16PM1.66m | 6:01AM1.15m | 6:19PM1.75m | 7:04AM1.23m | 7:15PM1.81m | 7:57AM1.30m | 8:05PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.46m | 9:52PM0.52m | 9:26AM0.48m | 11:14PM0.43m | 10:38AM0.45m | 00:19AM0.32m | 11:44AM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 12:43PM0.33m | 1:58AM0.14m | 1:35PM0.27m | 2:40AM0.11m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | E 14 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 |
16 | 48 | 122 | 45 | 75 | 37 | 33 | 45 | 166 | 173 | 3 | 4 | 201 | 86 | 71 | 228 | 477 | 221 | 218 | 158 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 5 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 |
35 | 10 | 10 | 75 | 55 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 164 | 94 | 23 | 55 | 78 | 36 | 74 | 61 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 6 | E 14 | E 13 | S 20 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 11 | ENE 9 | S 9 |
23 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 29 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 57 | 77 | 2 | 69 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 4 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | W 5 | NE 10 | — | NE 6 | WNW 2 | WSW 6 |
29 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 27 | 449 | 746 | 33 | 119 | 200 | 39 | 142 | — | 31 | 1 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 106 | 5 | 5 | 151 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 37 | 37 | 53 | 19 | 72 | 89 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 57 |
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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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