
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNE swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuncurry-North Wall this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 2.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
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 coming up for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next ten days or so are looking pretty grim. The water temp’s sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal. The swell’s tiny, there’s hardly any energy in the water (combined energy is mostly in the teens and twenties), and the wind’s all over the place. We’re looking at a solid stretch from Thursday the 10th right through to the 19th where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a big dry spell.
There’s a tiny glimmer around Saturday the 12th morning – you’ll get a 0.3m ENE swell with a period of 14 seconds and glassy conditions. That’s a long period groundswell, so the waves will have some shape, but it’s tiny. A long period swell like that can break straight on a beach setup, and Tuncurry’s more of a beach/breakwater spot, so don’t expect much. Combined energy is only 39, so it’s weak. Still, if you’re desperate and you’ve got a longboard, that’s your best window for a clean, quiet paddle.
Then we’ve got a bit of a jump in size around Tuesday the 22nd. The morning of the 22nd sees a 1.2m SE swell, period 10 seconds, with combined energy hitting 300 – that’s moderate wave energy. Conditions are marginal, but by Tuesday afternoon the wind goes glassy, and the swell is still 1.2m, though it’s from the NE with a short period of 5 seconds. That’s short period, so the waves won’t have much push. The combined energy drops to 68, so it’s weak. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The real standout, and I mean the only one that gets my blood pumping, is Thursday the 24th in the afternoon. We’re looking at a 2.5m NE swell, period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 601 – that’s strong wave energy. Now, this is a big one. 2.5m on a beach/breakwater like Tuncurry is going to be heavy, and with a short period like that, it’ll be a bit messy and punchy. This is definitely expert territory – too big for beginners. The wind is light onshore, so it won’t be clean, but the power is there. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but if you’re a charger, keep an eye on that date.
Then Friday the 25th morning offers a silver lining: a 1.1m NE swell, period 7 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW blowing at 30 km/h. That’s clean, offshore conditions, and the combined energy is 242 – moderate. The waves will be a lot more organised, and 1.1m is a fun size, not too big. That’s the best bet in the second week for a proper session.
So, in short: the next ten days are a write-off. The 22nd is ordinary but surfable. The real hopes are on the 24th afternoon for the big stuff (for experts only) and the 25th morning for clean, fun waves. After that, the forecast runs out. Keep checking back – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 9 | E 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
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22 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 50 | 29 | 41 | 53 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:56AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.59m | 9:34AM1.52m | 9:45PM1.48m | 10:11AM1.52m | 10:22PM1.36m | 10:50AM1.49m | 11:00PM1.23m | 11:30AM1.45m | 11:41PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10AM0.13m | 2:09PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.15m | 2:52PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.28m | 3:48AM0.26m | 4:15PM0.35m | 4:17AM0.33m | 4:58PM0.43m | 4:46AM0.40m | 5:45PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 17 | S 10 | S 9 |
1014 | 1265 | 1046 | 740 | 530 | 475 | 603 | 423 | 260 | 240 | 188 | 177 | 132 | 79 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 838 | 252 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | S 18 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 21 | S 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 13 | NE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 14 | NE 12 | SSE 16 | S 12 |
263 | 246 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 267 | 240 | 216 | 162 | 86 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 47 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 51 | 285 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 10 | S 21 | E 9 | S 19 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 18 | ENE 13 | E 16 | E 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | S 18 | E 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
22 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 29 | 39 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | S 3 | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 50 | 29 | 41 | 53 | — | 1 | 229 | 675 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 316 | 37 | 53 | 391 | 37 | 19 | 188 | 5 | 16 | 397 | 351 | 136 | 136 | 19 |
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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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