
Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, E swell with 1,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The pickings are slim for the next fortnight around here, but there’s a small window that’s worth keeping an eye on. The early part of the week is a write-off, but things start to look interesting from Friday.
Right now, we’re looking at a flat spell. Wednesday and Thursday are both dead – nothing but rain showers and tiny dribble. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Friday morning, the 17th of July, is where we finally see a pulse. Tuncurry-North Wall (beach/breakwater) will have some 4ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell – not the best shape, but it’s a start. The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is weak, only 198, so it’s not going to be ripping, but it’s surfable. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5ft, but the wind swings a bit more cross-off and the conditions get a touch more marginal.
Saturday, the 18th, the swell builds. Morning sees 7ft from the ESE (8 seconds, energy up to 541 – moderate) and the wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping it clean. Afternoon drops to 6ft from the east, with a longer 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 586. Again, the wind is cross-off, but it’s a moderate breeze. This is solid, fun-sized surf, but nothing mind-blowing.
Now, Sunday the 19th is the standout. The morning brings a 10ft east swell with a 10-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is a strong 1709, you’ll feel that. However, the wind is cross-shore at 12 mph, so there’s some chop. More importantly, at 10ft, this is expert territory. It’s too big for beginners, and the wind might make it a bit of a handful. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still big, but the wind stays cross-shore.
Monday the 20th is still solid with 7ft from the east (10 seconds, energy 980), but the wind is cross-onshore from the east. That’s going to put some texture on the face. Tuesday the 21st sees the swell drop to 5ft, and it’s a mix of cross and onshore winds, so it’s looking ordinary.
The best chance for clean, glassy conditions comes on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning is a beauty: 4ft from the ENE (10 seconds, energy 308) and the wind is glassy from the NW. That’s a small window of perfection. Then on Thursday the 23rd, the morning is clean again, 4ft from the ENE (9 seconds, energy 201), with a light cross-off wind. Nice little waves for a longboard or a funboard.
After that, the swell fades away. From the 24th onwards, it’s a slow drop, with waves getting smaller and smaller, and the energy dropping below 100. By the end of the month, it’s flat, with no surf to speak of.
So, the pick of the bunch is definitely Sunday the 19th for the biggest swell, but it’s only for experts. For the everyday surfer, the standouts are the glassy Wednesday morning on the 22nd and the clean Thursday morning on the 23rd. That’s where you’ll find the best quality.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 149 | 204 | 310 | 541 | 586 | 1664 | 1697 | 1489 | 1152 | 970 | 824 | 666 | 520 | 555 | 433 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:09PM1.88m | 9:51AM1.31m | 9:57PM1.84m | 10:39AM1.33m | 10:43PM1.75m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:27PM1.63m | 12:10PM1.34m | 00:11AM1.49m | 12:56PM1.34m | 00:55AM1.35m | 1:44PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.28m | 3:46AM0.12m | 3:22PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:10PM0.34m | 5:13AM0.21m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:51PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.36m | 6:45PM0.59m | 7:13AM0.44m | 7:48PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 11 | E 9 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
2 | — | — | 4 | 26 | 190 | 94 | 62 | 24 | 85 | 586 | 29 | 1697 | 1489 | 1152 | 970 | 824 | 666 | 520 | 555 | 433 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 21 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
2 | — | — | 7 | 27 | 49 | 49 | 19 | 23 | 78 | 34 | 72 | 158 | 137 | 131 | 193 | 181 | 169 | 82 | 81 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 20 | — | S 20 | S 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | 16 | 55 | 96 | 40 | 7 | — | 68 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
284 | 1358 | 841 | 540 | 502 | 170 | 149 | 204 | 310 | 541 | 135 | 1664 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 202 | 136 | 19 | 397 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 151 | 151 | 202 | 218 | 218 | 67 | 79 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 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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