Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. We've got a big gap of nothing worthwhile, then a flicker of hope way down the line. The forecast starts with the best of a bad bunch on Wednesday, 26 August, but even that's nothing to write home about.
Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry) is the only spot on the cards. Water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year.
On Wednesday morning, 26 August, we've got a 5ft NE swell with a short 8-second period, pushing through with a light WSW cross-offshore breeze. The combined wave energy is moderate at 248. It's a clean session, but the swell's a bit weak and short-period. This is your best shot, but it's a small window.
From Wednesday afternoon, 26 August, things go downhill fast. The swell drops, winds pick up, and the surf quality tanks. A lot of those days are calling it "poor surf conditions" – and they're not wrong. We've got a run of tiny, gutless waves from 3ft down to 1.0ft through the rest of August and into the first week of September. There's a bit of a tease on Saturday morning, 5 September, with a light offshore breeze and 1ft swell, but it's barely surfable.
Then, hold onto your hats for Thursday morning, 10 September. This is the standout, but it's a long way off. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NNE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 491. That's a solid push of energy, but the short period means it'll be a bit crumbly and the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect. It's a promising swell for a look, but don't book the day off work just yet – forecasts this far out are less certain. The afternoon turns to onshore rubbish, so it's a morning-only call.
Overall, there's a long, flat spell, then one potential day to eye off. Keep the expectations low for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
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248 | 173 | 103 | 74 | 84 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 52 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 59 | 77 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:40AM1.22m | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
248 | 173 | 103 | 307 | 469 | 357 | 909 | 606 | 335 | 356 | 154 | 279 | 158 | 247 | 286 | 239 | 517 | 282 | 374 | 255 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | S 16 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 |
42 | 15 | 10 | 74 | 84 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 186 | 151 | 52 | 137 | 322 | 122 | 179 | 59 | 77 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | N 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 |
6 | — | 4 | 17 | 38 | 94 | 134 | 41 | 41 | 21 | — | 43 | 42 | 16 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 7 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
1 | 81 | 204 | — | 580 | — | — | — | — | — | 540 | — | — | — | — | 328 | — | — | — | 20 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 5 | 151 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 0 |
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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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