
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 19 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | E 11 | NNE 5 | S 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | 149 | 147 | 95 | 53 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 170 | 125 | 149 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:32AM1.02m | 1:07PM1.38m | 1:33AM0.96m | 2:04PM1.36m | 2:43AM0.94m | 3:03PM1.36m | 3:57AM0.97m | 4:01PM1.39m | 5:02AM1.04m | 4:54PM1.43m | 5:50AM1.13m | 5:41PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:56AM0.56m | 7:55PM0.64m | 6:50AM0.63m | 9:20PM0.62m | 8:08AM0.68m | 10:32PM0.56m | 9:30AM0.68m | 11:21PM0.48m | 10:38AM0.63m | 11:58PM0.40m | 11:32AM0.55m | 00:31AM0.32m | |||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 |
757 | 247 | 230 | 262 | 237 | 200 | 115 | 242 | 239 | 751 | 246 | 324 | 146 | 873 | 297 | 282 | 153 | 155 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 15 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | S 19 | S 11 | S 16 | E 11 | NNE 5 | S 16 | S 11 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
3 | 149 | 147 | 95 | 53 | 159 | 14 | 12 | 580 | 123 | 139 | 2 | 3 | 78 | 253 | 390 | 443 | 242 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 14 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSW 5 | S 8 | NNE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 5 | S 20 | N 5 | E 13 | E 13 | S 19 |
29 | 63 | 104 | 283 | 142 | 29 | 59 | 103 | 7 | 63 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 2 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | NW 2 | SW 4 | — | N 4 | — | NE 3 | SSE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1915 | 295 | 1 | 20 | — | 17 | — | 4 | 308 | — | — | 170 | 125 | 149 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 188 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 364 | 151 | 116 | 79 | 143 | 188 | 188 |
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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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