Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve run the numbers for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days, and it’s a tough watch. The beach/breakwater is exposed to whatever swell is coming, but we’re in a proper flat spell. The first real opportunity to surf doesn’t pop up until Sunday, September 6th. That’s more than a week of nothing worth talking about from now.
From Saturday, August 29th, through Saturday, September 5th, it’s all under 2 ft—mostly 1.0 ft to 2 ft—with combined swell energy barely hitting 100 (41 to 27). The swell direction is ENE, but the size is a joke. Winds are all over the place, but we get a couple of glassy mornings, like Monday, August 31st and Friday, September 4th. Problem is, the waves are so small you’d be floating. Water temp is 66°, right on average for this time of year with a -0.3° anomaly. Nothing special.
The only standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the NE, with an 8-second period and moderate energy at 167. The wind is cross-off from the S at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but the conditions are still called “very ordinary.” That short period means it won’t have much push, but for a beginner-friendly spot, this is your best bet across the whole 16-day window. After that morning, it drops back to junk and flat days from September 8th to 10th.
So, keep your eye on that Sunday, September 6th morning. It’s the only real chance for a paddle. Everything else is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 4 |
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41 | 44 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 58 | 55 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 8 |
295 | 70 | 256 | 161 | 198 | 235 | 229 | 171 | 229 | 183 | 292 | 237 | 138 | 100 | 71 | 50 | 48 | 53 | 41 | 234 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 16 | S 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | NE 4 |
41 | 44 | 165 | 138 | 108 | 160 | 254 | 212 | 82 | 127 | 55 | 24 | 50 | 50 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 50 | 17 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 11 | NE 12 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | S 18 | S 11 |
21 | — | 44 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 58 | 6 | 51 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 7 | 30 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SSE 4 | — | NE 3 | — |
6 | 433 | 193 | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 35 | — | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 116 | 5 | 5 | 67 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 19 | 107 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 70 | 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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