Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,052 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuncurry-North Wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough watch. The forecast is mostly a flat, long stretch of tiny, weak energy. You’ll see a lot of mornings and afterdays with waves under 2 feet, a messy wind direction, and the combined swell energy barely cracking 100 (65) for the most part. It’s a real slow period for the region.
We kick off on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning shows a tiny 2 foot easterly windswell, weak as dishwater with a combined energy of 65. Wind is light from the NW, but it’s cross-shore, so don’t expect much. The score is a zero, and the report says “poor surf conditions.” That theme hangs around for days. Thursday and Friday are the same story – tiny waves, no power, winds switching around.
The first real flicker of life comes on Saturday, September 5th, in the afternoon. A 3 foot pulse from the NNE bumps the combined energy up to 105. It’s rated a 1 out of 10, but it’s “surfable waves.” The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW, so the surface will look tidy. Still, the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s a junky, close-out windswell. Not great, but it’s the only thing that even qualifies as surfable in the first week.
Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th sees a little more size, but the quality is terrible. On Tuesday afternoon, the swell hits 8 feet from the NE! That’s a big number, but combined energy is 696, and it’s a full-on onshore wind from the NE at 15 mph. The report says “poor surf conditions.” That’s a messy, blown-out mess. For experts only, and even then, it’s not gonna be fun.
We get a couple of clean-looking windows from Wednesday the 9th to the 10th, but the waves are back down to 2–3 feet. The wind is clean and cross-off from the SSW on the 9th, but the energy is only 103. The 10th brings a fresh breeze and light rain. Still not a real standout.
The real hope, if you can call it that, is Monday, September 14th. The morning is glassy. Wind is dead calm from the NE at 3 mph. The swell is a tiny 2 feet from the ENE, but that glassy surface means the little bumps will be clean. The combined energy is 68. It’s a “surfable waves” rating of 1. It’s the only day in the whole stretch with a glassy wind. It’s not going to be epic, but if you’re desperate for a slide, that’s your best bet. The afternoon that day is also clean with a light cross-off from the S. It’s the only real standout because of the wind conditions.
The period ends on the 17th with a 0.7 foot swell and a 13-second period from the ENE, but with a moderate offshore WSW wind at 12 mph. The energy is only 17. It’s a clean, tiny, long-period pulse, but there’s no power to push the waves.
Bottom line: The pick of a very poor bunch is Monday, September 14th for the morning glass-off. If you miss that, the rest of the 16 days is a bust. The breaks are too weak and onshore for paddle surfing. You’d have better luck with a kite if the wind is up.
Stay patient, crew. This stretch is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 3 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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62 | 50 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 49 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 10 | 35 | 150 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:56PM1.36m | 11:32AM1.47m | 11:50PM1.25m | 12:29PM1.48m | 00:54AM1.15m | 1:33PM1.49m | 2:08AM1.08m | 2:43PM1.52m | 3:28AM1.07m | 3:54PM1.58m | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:03PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.38m | 6:52PM0.47m | 6:37AM0.46m | 8:17PM0.50m | 7:51AM0.52m | 9:48PM0.46m | 9:14AM0.53m | 11:06PM0.37m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:04AM0.27m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
185 | 141 | 110 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 117 | 189 | 73 | 151 | 47 | 25 | 43 | 477 | 564 | 164 | 296 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 | S 7 | NE 3 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 10 | S 11 | E 10 | E 9 |
34 | 14 | 33 | 73 | 51 | 74 | 52 | 23 | 56 | 3 | 17 | 96 | 65 | 11 | 23 | 8 | 63 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 7 | SSE 16 | N 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | — | E 11 |
51 | 50 | 5 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 49 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NE 4 | — | NW 2 | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
62 | 1 | 27 | — | 1 | 5 | 18 | — | — | — | 7 | 49 | — | 15 | 54 | 10 | 35 | 150 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 69 | 408 | 19 | 19 | 188 | 36 |
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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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