Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Tuncurry-North Wall stretch.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a couple of days with barely a ripple, so don’t even bother paddling out on Tuesday the 14th or Wednesday the 15th – it’s flat and the wind is just blowing the hope away.

The first real chance to wet a line comes Thursday morning, the 16th. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 77, so it’s not going to knock your socks off. The saving grace is a light offshore SW wind, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Good for a beginner to get some practice in the whitewater.

Things start to build through Friday and Saturday, but the wind is junk – cross-off from the SSE and S, with a moderate breeze. The swell is mixed up, and we’re looking at 5ft to 7ft of that short-period ESE stuff. The energy is picking up to 175 and then 578, but it’s messy. This is a beach/breakwater setup, so with that cross-off wind and rising swell, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. Honestly, for the experienced crew, Saturday afternoon might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s marginal.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the E, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 1211 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy, and you’ll feel it. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. The forecast says “marginal,” and for a spot that’s exposed to the NE, this easterly swell is actually a good direction. The main issue is the size: 8ft is pushing into expert-only territory, especially with that wind. This is the best on offer in the first week for the big dogs, but it’s not clean. Think of it as a powerful, bumpy challenge.

The real standout window comes mid-week, starting Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft to 6ft, but the period stays at a nice 10 seconds. The energy is still decent (569-730). The key is the wind. Tuesday morning we’ve got a light W wind, cross-off, and it’s clean. And then Wednesday the 22nd? That’s the one. Glassy conditions. Wind from the W at 3 mph. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” We’re looking at 5ft of clean, east swell with that long period. This is a treat. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend of the 26th holds some promise too. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th both have clean, glassy conditions with a light WNW wind and a 5ft to 4ft east swell. The energy is dropping, but the quality is there. This is perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Sunday the 26th is glassy again in the afternoon.

The last few days of the month show a drop in swell and a return of some stronger wind, though Monday the 28th has a clean offshore breeze and a 3ft to 4ft east swell with a 9-second period – that’s a nice little session to end the period.

Bottom line: The first week is a write-off until the weekend, and even then it’s rough. The standout is Wednesday the 22nd with glassy conditions and a solid 5ft east swell. That’s the day to get the good board out. The weekend of the 25th is also a winner for a clean, smaller wave.

Rusty.

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