Surf Forecasts:
Tuncurry-North Wall surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuncurry-North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a flat spell kicking off this outlook for Tuncurry-North Wall (Tuncurry_North-Wall). The water’s sittin’ about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We start Wednesday the 19th of August with a small 3ft ESE swell, clean enough with a light NNE breeze, but the energy’s weak at 226—barely worth paddling out for a beginner-friendly wave. That afternoon, the swell bumps to 4ft from the ESE, but the wind swings NE and picks up, making it messy. Thursday the 20th is a write-off: a short-period 4ft E swell at 7 seconds, with cross-onshore winds chopping it up. Friday and Saturday follow the same pattern—tiny, weak, and poor. The combined energy drops to 22 on Saturday morning, and even though it’s clean, there’s just not enough push.
Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th is still tiny, but Monday afternoon we see a little shift: a 2ft NE swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 71. It’s ordinary, but surfable. Tuesday the 25th stays glassy in the morning, then the wind turns offshore from the SW at 12 mph in the afternoon, cleaning up that 3ft NE swell. That’s the best of the early run—clean, offshore, and a bit of energy. Wednesday the 26th keeps that offshore flow, though the swell stays small.
Now, Thursday the 27th of August is a standout. The morning brings a 3ft SE swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 142—moderate energy, but the direction’s more aligned with the optimum NE. It’s clean, light, and worth a look for a fun session. Friday the 28th also has a 3ft SE swell and clean, offshore winds in the morning, with energy at 188. That’s the pick of the fortnight.
After that, it tails off again. From Saturday the 29th into early September, we’re back to tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 31st of August with a 4ft E swell and energy at 215, but it’s cross-shore and stormy, so not great. The last few days into Thursday the 3rd of September stay small and clean, but nothing to get excited about.
So, the best bet is Thursday the 27th of August morning for that glassy, SE swell, and Friday the 28th morning for a slightly bigger, clean SE swell. Crowds are likely at the wall, but it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 133 | 328 | 188 | 127 | 133 | 114 | 52 | 35 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 38 | 45 | 36 | 92 | 146 | 169 | 240 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:57PM1.37m | 1:00AM1.11m | 1:48PM1.36m | 1:53AM1.02m | 2:43PM1.36m | 2:58AM0.96m | 3:42PM1.38m | 4:10AM0.96m | 4:41PM1.42m | 5:22AM1.00m | 5:34PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.07m | 6:20PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:51AM0.53m | 8:25PM0.69m | 7:41AM0.59m | 9:55PM0.68m | 8:46AM0.62m | 11:11PM0.61m | 9:57AM0.62m | 00:01AM0.52m | 11:01AM0.58m | 00:39AM0.43m | 11:54AM0.52m | 1:12AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 10 | E 9 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 93 | 29 | 188 | 127 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 35 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 41 | 59 | 52 | 73 | 44 | 53 | 169 | 165 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 4 | S 9 | SSW 9 | NE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 5 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 133 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 38 | 45 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 49 | 31 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | E 12 | — | — | S 13 | E 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | — | SSW 5 | NE 9 | S 17 | S 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | — | S 14 |
| kJ | 30 | — | 11 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 19 | 50 | 55 | 36 | 50 | — | 37 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 328 | 18 | 69 | 133 | 114 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 92 | 146 | — | 240 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 192 | 37 | 37 | 107 | 31 | 20 | 211 | 67 | 67 | 136 | 57 | 5 | 136 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 5 |
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