Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.17° S 152.51° E

Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuncurry-North Wall sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.5° 

Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry) like a seagull watches a chip. The 16-day window is a bit of a rough one, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so grab your spring suit and you’ll be right.

The outlook starts with a flat, sloppy spell. From Tuesday the 11th through to the start of the second week, it’s painfully small. We’re looking at knee-high dribble, weak energy (mostly around 30 to 120), and winds that are either cross or cross-off. It’s a seven-day stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. There’s a few mornings with clean lines but the swell just isn’t there. The Friday the 14th morning has a light offshore, but with only 2 ft on offer, it’s a long paddle for a paddle. Not worth rushing.

Now, the shine in this outlook is the back half of the second week. The standout is Wednesday the 19th morning. The swell jumps to 3 ft from the ESE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 368, which is a solid moderate kick. The wind is light from the south, giving us a clean cross-off. This is Tuncurry-North Wall at its best: a classic wall that will handle that longer period, offering up some lined-up waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but crowds are often here, so get in early.

The other real highlight is the following morning, Thursday the 20th. The swell pushes up to 4 ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period. The energy is 325, still solid. The wind is a whisper from the west, just 3 mph, basically glassy. This will be clean, head-high, and consistent. Again, expect a few others out, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, the swell drops back to tiny onshore junk by the weekend, so the 19th and 20th are your only real chances. That Wednesday the 26th morning has a brief glassy window with 5 ft from the NE, but the period is only 7 seconds and the combined energy is 204 – it’s a bit messy and short period. The afternoon jumps to 6 ft from the NNE, but the cross-onshore wind and 544 energy will be a choppy, lumpy mess. For the experienced crew, that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Overall, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. That’s your best chance.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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0
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1
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1
1
1
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
2.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
70
65
81
76
74
50
50
51
46
45
29
31
31
32
34
34
428
212
228
247
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
15
NW
20
WSW
15
W
20
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:15PM1.81m
7:57AM1.30m
8:05PM1.84m
8:43AM1.37m
8:51PM1.82m
9:27AM1.41m
9:35PM1.75m
10:08AM1.43m
10:16PM1.64m
10:49AM1.43m
10:55PM1.51m
11:30AM1.42m
11:34PM1.37m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.33m
1:58AM0.14m
1:35PM0.27m
2:40AM0.11m
2:23PM0.24m
3:20AM0.12m
3:09PM0.25m
3:57AM0.16m
3:53PM0.29m
4:32AM0.22m
4:37PM0.37m
5:06AM0.30m
5:22PM0.46m
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rain showers
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6:31
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6:28
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6:26
6:26
6:24
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5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
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4
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7
Temp °C
20
19
14
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17
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16
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16
16
16
17
Feels °C
15
14
10
16
12
10
12
12
12
13
12
13
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
14
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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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