Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.7m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a coffee. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s rolling into Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry-North Wall). I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day run is a bit of a tough one. The swell energy is mostly weak, and the consistency is pretty ordinary, so there’s not much to get excited about. We’ve got a long gap at the start where there’s just nothing happening, then a few days where it tries to get its act together, but really, it’s a waiting game.
Coming out of the gate, it’s flat as a tack. The first few days of the outlook show tiny, weak surf with wave heights just 1 to 2 ft, and the combined swell energy is a measly 18 to 64. That’s barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so a steamer isn't a must, but you won't be needing it either.
Then we hit a bit of a bump. On Tuesday morning, September 1st, we see a little 2 ft swell from the East with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell, so there’s some shape potential. The combined energy is 64. It's still weak, but it’s a touch better. The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s not great, but not horrible either. This is still a low-score day, to be honest.
Things get a bit more interesting on Monday, September 7th. We see a spike in swell energy. The morning brings a 3 ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 4 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 50. Then the afternoon cranks up to 6 ft from the NE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 240! That’s moderate wave energy. However, the wind is onshore and strong, so the whole thing will be a chop-fest. It’s not surfable in any comfortable way. That kind of setup with a beach/breakwater break and strong onshore wind could be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The best of a bad bunch looks to be Wednesday, September 9th. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 107, and the wind is offshore from the SW at 25 km/h (16 mph). That’s a clean offshore look, which is a major positive. It’s still not huge, but for this run, it’s about as good as it gets. The break is fairly consistent, so there should be a few to pick off, but expect a crowd – it’s a spot people hit up.
Later in the run, around Saturday, September 12th, we get another faint pulse of longer period swell (12 seconds) from the ENE, but it’s only 1 ft. The combined energy is 27. That’s a whisper. Not worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: the whole window is lean. The standout is Wednesday, September 9th. The 3 ft NE groundswell with a clean offshore wind is your best bet for any kind of quality. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or just plain flat. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your morning. Otherwise, wait for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 3 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | E 11 |
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25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 58 | 54 | 67 | 50 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off |
High Tide | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | 11:32AM1.47m | 11:50PM1.25m | 12:29PM1.48m | 00:54AM1.15m | 1:33PM1.49m | 2:08AM1.08m | 2:43PM1.52m | 3:28AM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | 4:57AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.38m | 6:52PM0.47m | 6:37AM0.46m | 8:17PM0.50m | 7:51AM0.52m | 9:48PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
148 | 202 | 239 | 239 | 171 | 216 | 148 | 242 | 185 | 110 | 110 | 73 | 96 | 71 | 80 | 48 | 296 | 48 | 127 | 125 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 12 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 11 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
135 | 88 | 160 | 251 | 209 | 172 | 129 | 54 | 36 | 15 | 50 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 65 | 52 | 106 | 89 | 17 | 19 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 16 | N 10 | E 9 | E 11 |
25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 58 | 6 | 51 | 50 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 8 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 90 | 2 | 6 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | E 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 54 | 67 | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 67 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 19 | 79 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 37 | 87 | 67 |
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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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