Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – we're looking at a pretty tough stretch ahead for the Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry) area. The overall picture is quiet, with very limited options. The water temp is feeling about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
The only real window of opportunity is a brief one. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, is our standout. We've got a small 5ft swell pushing in from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak (215). The wind is glassy from the WNW, so the conditions will be clean. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it's about as good as it gets. The swell is clean and small, making it a safe bet for a learner session.
After that, it's a long, slow fade. From Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August, all the way through to Thursday, the 10th of September, the surf is just too small to bother with – mostly 1.0ft to 2ft. The wind windows are often a mess, and the scores are consistently poor. The energy levels drop right off into the double digits, so don't expect any punch.
So, to sum it up: if you're a beginner or just want a few clean, small waves, be on the water Wednesday morning. Otherwise, it's a 15-day stretch of tiny, unrideable surf. The long-range outlook is a desert, but for this area, that kind of blank run happens. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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242 | 215 | 173 | 101 | 59 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 51 | 32 | 27 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:03AM1.14m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.34m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 13 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 |
242 | 215 | 173 | 101 | 299 | 469 | 416 | 821 | 584 | 332 | 314 | 531 | 255 | 151 | 297 | 320 | 1709 | 1257 | 623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 19 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
31 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 59 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 42 | 154 | 183 | 44 | 42 | 721 | 152 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | N 14 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | ENE 12 |
43 | — | — | 4 | 17 | 38 | 63 | 104 | 80 | 67 | 37 | 43 | 44 | 1 | 22 | 51 | 32 | 7 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
2 | — | 26 | 199 | — | 593 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 192 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 136 | 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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