Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.9m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Well, mate, I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a massive run of flat, poor surf ahead. The first real hopes are a long way off, and we’re looking at a solid 10-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, weak, and the winds are mostly messy or onshore. Don’t bother checking the charts until we get past the first week of September.
The water temp at Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry) is sitting at 66°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no surprises there.
The only faint glimmer in the whole window shows up on Sunday, 6th September. The morning has a bit of a pulse, with a 3 ft swell from the NE but it’s a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is only 81 – weak. Wind is light cross-on from the north, so it’s not clean. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6 ft from the NE but the period is still just 6 seconds, and the wind turns onshore from the ESE. Energy picks up to 281, but it’s messy, choppy, and not going to be any fun for a paddle surfer. If you’re into kiting, it might be worth a look, but for surfing, it’s a pass.
The rest of the week after that is all 1 ft to 1 ft dribble. Even when the wind goes offshore on Tuesday 8th afternoon, there’s just no swell to work with. A run like this is pretty normal for the area when we’re between seasons, so don’t stress – it’ll turn around eventually.
Honestly, keep the board in the car for a walk, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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51 | 65 | 46 | 37 | 43 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 59 | 54 | 56 | 49 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | 11:32AM1.47m | 11:50PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | 4:57AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 |
51 | 586 | 407 | 993 | 606 | 348 | 42 | 145 | 247 | 246 | 235 | 351 | 365 | 239 | 267 | 353 | 336 | 196 | 114 | 82 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 |
17 | 65 | 46 | 37 | 24 | 39 | 21 | 45 | 225 | 117 | 101 | 90 | 283 | 427 | 306 | 59 | 54 | 25 | 49 | 49 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 18 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 |
— | 38 | 96 | 104 | 43 | 21 | 6 | — | 44 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 13 | 5 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 3 | NW 2 |
346 | 723 | — | — | — | — | 341 | 550 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 35 | 56 | — | 9 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 316 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 106 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 19 | 79 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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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