
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 808 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Tuncurry-North Wall. We're looking at a pretty long stretch ahead, and I gotta be straight with you – for a good while, there’s not much to get excited about. The first real chance of something half-decent doesn't roll in until Monday the 10th of August, so we've got a solid week of waiting.
The early days, starting Sunday the 2nd, are flat and poor. We’re talking tiny 0.7ft to 1ft slop with onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. Tuesday the 4th does see clean offshore winds, but the swell is barely a ripple at 1ft, so it’s a skip. This pattern of clean but tiny surf hangs around right through to Sunday the 9th. The combined energy is weak so there’s just no juice.
Finally, things change up. Monday the 10th of August brings a jump in swell. The morning is messy with a strong northerly wind and a short-period 6ft NE swell – that's choppy and won't hold shape. But keep your eye on Monday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the SW at a light 6 mph, and we’ve got a 4ft NE swell. The combined energy kicks into moderate range. The call says "expect good surf conditions" and that offshore wind will make it clean. For a beginner-friendly break, 4ft is right in the sweet spot.
Tuesday the 11th could be the standout of the whole outlook. The morning session is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. We’ve got 4ft of swell from the ESE with an 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong, so there’s plenty of push. That longer period means better-shaped waves, though it might come in sets with longer waits. With the Wall’s setup, that’ll work nicely.
Wednesday the 12th morning is looking a treat too. Glassy conditions, 4ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, and combined energy is powerful again. This is a proper chance for some clean, fun waves. It’s a consistent spot, so it won't be a party wave, but you'll get your share.
After that, the energy drops back down through the second week. Thursday the 13th through the 17th of August sees cleaner conditions but smaller swell (2ft to 4ft) and a lot of rain showers. The period gets long (12-13 seconds), but the size just isn't there to make it count. It’ll be surfable, but nothing to write home about. Crowds are "often" here, so expect company on the better days.
So to wrap it up: the first week is a total write-off. The best bets are Monday afternoon (10th) and the mornings of Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. Those are your windows.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 17 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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3 | 7 | 6 | 637 | 355 | 220 | 132 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 42 | 38 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40AM1.29m | 10:39PM1.54m | 11:21AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.45m | 12:06PM1.35m | 00:10AM1.35m | 12:58PM1.39m | 1:07AM1.25m | 1:57PM1.43m | 2:14AM1.16m | 3:01PM1.49m | 3:27AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.24m | 4:15PM0.40m | 5:01AM0.27m | 5:01PM0.44m | 5:38AM0.31m | 5:55PM0.49m | 6:20AM0.37m | 7:01PM0.54m | 7:11AM0.42m | 8:22PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.46m | 9:52PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 8 |
351 | 1134 | 1039 | 637 | 355 | 220 | 132 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 42 | 38 | 203 | 198 | 260 | 612 | 680 | 9 | 460 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | NE 4 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 18 | E 18 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 15 | ENE 7 |
206 | 7 | 6 | 81 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 17 | S 21 | ENE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | E 13 | NE 8 | — | E 15 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 18 | NE 11 |
3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 65 | 73 | 136 | — | 291 | — | — | — | 586 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 19 | 192 | 31 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 57 | 57 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 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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