Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s see what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, honestly. The first real call isn’t until Monday morning, July 20, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The week ahead has some windows, but the second week drops right off, so don’t expect much after that.

The pick of the forecast is Monday morning, July 20, at Tuncurry-North Wall. You’ve got a 7ft easterly swell with an 11-second period, which gives it some decent energy for a beach/breakwater setup. The combined energy is moderate to strong at 1128, so there’s push there. Water temp is sitting at a pretty average 67°F, nothing unusual for the time of year. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-shore from the ESE, which is okay but not glassy. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but at 7ft it might be a bit much for true beginners. The swell direction is east, and the optimum is northeast, so it’s a little off-angle but still working. Crowds are often, so you won’t be alone.

Tuesday morning, July 21, is smaller at 5ft, east swell, 10-second period, with a light NW cross-shore. It’s a drop in energy (459) and the surf is marginal, so it’s more of a fun-sized wave than a standout.

Wednesday morning, July 22, is the hidden gem. Only 4ft east-northeast swell, 10-second period, but the wind is glassy—dead calm from the NW. That’s rare and means clean, smooth waves. The energy is moderate (319), and the swell direction is close to the optimum. It’s a small day, but for a relaxed, clean session, it’s probably the best quality of the week. Beginners will love it.

Thursday, July 23, morning has a 3ft east-northeast swell, 9-second period, with a light WSW offshore wind. Clean conditions, but the energy is low (146). It’s surfable but ordinary. Thursday afternoon holds with a similar 3ft swell and a stronger 9 mph SW offshore, still clean but small.

From Friday, July 24, onwards, the surf fades fast. Friday morning is 2ft, and by Saturday, July 25, it’s down to 1ft. The second week, from July 26 through August 4, is mostly flat with tiny waves under 2ft and poor conditions. There’s a stretch of several days where you’d be better off doing something else. The long-period swell showing up on August 2 and 3 (16 and 14 seconds) is tiny—0.7ft—so it’s not doing anything for surfers.

So, to wrap it up: Monday morning, July 20, is the biggest and most energetic, but Wednesday morning, July 22, is the cleanest and most fun for the size. After that, it’s a long drought. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s not looking good for the second week.

Rusty.

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