Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Tuncurry-North Wall. We’ve got a pretty quiet start to the outlook, but there’s some serious energy building in the second week.

The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Right now, the surf is pretty ordinary. Saturday the 11th has some knee-to-waist high swell around 3 ft from the ESE, but the wind is cross-on and it’s just messy. The combined energy is moderate at best (505). Sunday the 12th is cleaner with a cross-off wind in the morning, but the swell drops to 3 ft and the energy falls away (157). Sunday afternoon stays small and clean but gutless. Monday and Tuesday are flat as a tack – barely a ripple. Wednesday the 15th has no swell at all and strong winds pushing rain showers through. That stretch from mid-Sunday right through to Wednesday is a dead zone for any real surf.

Thursday the 16th afternoon things start to wake up. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, but the period is only 8 seconds – short period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The energy is strong though (955). Friday the 17th holds 7 ft from the ESE with a 9-second period and clean cross-off winds, but the conditions are still only marginal. Saturday the 18th afternoon looks promising: 8 ft from the E, 10-second period, and the energy is well into the strong range (1026). It’s still clean, but this is getting into the size range where it’s only for experienced surfers.

Now, the standout window is Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd. Sunday morning sees 10 ft from the E with an 11-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is massive (2029). The wind is light and cross-shore, but the swell is too big for this break. It’s a beast. By Sunday afternoon it’s the same story – big and powerful (2344). Monday the 20th has glassy conditions in the morning with that same 10 ft E swell and a 12-second period, still too big for most. But Monday afternoon is the true highlight: 8 ft from the E, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers (1761). Tuesday the 21st morning keeps the quality with an 8 ft E swell, 12-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the SW – clean and powerful (1824). This is the best on offer, but only for those with the skills to handle it.

After that, the swell eases through Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, with clean offshore winds and dropping size from 6 ft down to 4 ft. Friday the 24th fades further and the wind turns onshore. Saturday the 25th afternoon and Sunday the 26th pick up again with clean conditions and waist-to-chest high ESE swell, good for a fun session.

So, the real standout is Monday the 20th afternoon and Tuesday the 21st morning – glassy and offshore, big E groundswell with long period, and heaps of energy. But remember, that’s expert territory. Crowds can be an issue here at times, so if you’re keen, get in early.

Rusty.

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