
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Over the next 16 days at Tuncurry-North Wall (a beach/breakwater spot), it’s mostly a flat, frustrating stretch. Starts off Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th with tiny waves and onshore wind – not worth paddling out. A little bump shows Tuesday morning the 15th but still ordinary. Then we hit a big lull from Wednesday the 16th through the rest of the week – clean but tiny, nothing doing. The first real highlight comes Friday morning the 18th.
Friday 18th September morning is the pick. Clear skies, glassy calm, SE swell at about 4ft (1.2m) with an 8-second period and moderate energy (271). It’s not huge but with no wind, it’ll be clean and fun. Swell direction isn’t a perfect match for the break’s optimum NE, but the glass makes it work. Crowds are possible here.
Saturday 19th September morning also looks good – glassy again, light N breeze, ESE swell around 4ft (1.3m) with an 11-second period (energy 411 – moderate to strong). That longer period means better shape but at a beach/breakwater it can get a bit straight. Still, with clean conditions, it’s a go.
After that, Sunday the 20th goes flat again, and from Monday 21st through Saturday 26th it’s all poor – onshore winds and weak swell. A brief clean window on Sunday 27th September morning with cross-off wind and 5ft (1.5m) NE swell (period 7 seconds, energy 206) – surfable but nothing special. The afternoon brings 10ft (3.0m) NE swell (879 energy) – way too big for this break unless you’re an expert. Beginners should stay away from anything over 5ft (1.5m), and over 8ft (2.5m) is expert-only.
Water temp is average for the season. No anomaly noted.
Best windows: Friday 18th morning and Saturday 19th morning. The rest is mostly a skip.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
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34 | 17 | 60 | 87 | 49 | 145 | 135 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 221 | 201 | 496 | 524 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:34AM1.52m | 9:45PM1.48m | 10:11AM1.52m | 10:22PM1.36m | 10:50AM1.49m | 11:00PM1.23m | 11:30AM1.45m | 11:41PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:32AM1.02m | 1:07PM1.38m | 1:33AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.28m | 3:48AM0.26m | 4:15PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.33m | 4:58PM0.43m | 4:46AM0.40m | 5:45PM0.52m | 5:18AM0.48m | 6:43PM0.59m | 5:56AM0.56m | 7:55PM0.64m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
274 | 227 | 191 | 191 | 180 | 132 | 58 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 839 | 416 | 496 | 524 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | — | — | ENE 13 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
216 | 163 | 51 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 20 | — | — | 17 | 3 | 221 | 201 | 270 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 18 | N 13 | E 16 | S 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | S 18 | S 17 |
34 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 70 | 25 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
21 | 15 | 60 | 87 | 49 | 145 | 135 | — | — | 43 | 2040 | 2727 | 3431 | 2811 | 1933 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 53 | 391 | 57 | 53 | 188 | 37 | 0 | 325 | 178 | 647 | 938 | 397 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 5 |
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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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