Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right off the bat, the surf is pretty ordinary for the next week or so. We’ve got a lot of small, weak east swell and a few days of bumpy conditions that just aren’t going to get you excited. The first solid window is Monday the 10th, but that one’s a bit of a tease. We see a big spike of 11.5ft from the NNE, but that’s way too much muscle for this spot, and with a 12 mph westerly blowing cross-off, it’s going to be a washing machine. The energy is strong at 3234, but it's just too raw and unruly. That’s a day to watch from the beach, not be out in it. After that pulse, it drops back into the doldrums for a good stretch. From Tuesday the 11th through to the 18th, we are looking at a whole lot of nothing – waves struggling to get past 2ft, with the odd day of clean but tiny conditions. You might get a lonely wave on Tuesday the 11th afternoon when the wind goes offshore, but the swell is a pathetic 2.6ft with only 104 energy. It’s more of a paddle and a chat than a surf.

The real standout, and the one you should circle on the calendar, is the run leading into the 22nd and 23rd of August. The swell starts to fill in properly around the 20th, with 4.3ft of east-northeast groundswell and clean conditions. The wind stays light and offshore or cross-off, so the surface is going to be clean. By Saturday the 22nd, it’s looking like the pick of the fortnight. We’ve got 5.6ft of east swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is building with a reading of 524. The wind is light and offshore, so the break at Tuncurry-North Wall should be holding some nice, clean lines. It’s a spot that's fairly consistent, so you should get sets. Just be aware that the crowds can be a factor here, so get in early. The swell direction is east, which is spot on for this break – it’s got a good exposure to the east.

The swell sticks around into Sunday the 23rd, with similar size at 5.9ft and a slightly longer 11-second period. That pushes the energy up over 785, so there’s some real push behind it. But the wind swings more east-southeast, making it a cross-shore, and the forecast notes some questionable tide conditions. It’ll still be a fun session, but the Saturday morning is the cleaner, more classic option. The water is sitting at 65.1°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so the wetsuit is still your friend.

So, in short, don't bother for the next week. The good stuff is a bit further out, and it’s promising, but not a dead cert. The Saturday the 22nd is the one to aim for – clean, solid, and with enough energy to get your heart rate up. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be getting the gear ready for that weekend.

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