Tuncurry-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the next two and a half weeks, and, well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean patch for Tuncurry. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, tiny, or just plain junk surf before we finally see a pulse of energy come through in the second week. Let’s break it down.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first few days of August, there’s really nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a long gap of poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the energy is weak – you’re seeing combined swell energy values in the single digits and low double digits, which is just a whisper of energy. It’s a real bummer. The wind is okay, often offshore or light, but with no swell to work with, it doesn’t matter. This is a classic winter lull for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a paddling-for-fitness kind of week.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives on the 3rd of August, Monday afternoon. Swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds. The energy finally shows some life, hitting 113 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’ll be tidy. It’s still just surfable, not classic, but it’s a start.

Then, the standout window opens up. Tuesday the 4th of August is the one to circle. The morning session at Tuncurry-North Wall is looking mint. We’ve got a solid 3 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 181 (moderate). But the real kicker is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. For a beginner-friendly break like this, clean, glassy conditions on a 3 ft SE swell are as good as it gets. The water is about normal for the time of year, sitting at 67°F. The caveat is that this spot can get crowded, and with conditions this good, expect company.

The 5th of August, Wednesday, holds similar 3 ft SE swell, but the wind is a cross-off breeze, so it'll be a little less perfect than Tuesday morning but still plenty of fun. The energy stays consistent at 135.

The real power build starts on the 6th of August, Thursday. The swell rises to 4 ft from the SE, and the energy jumps to 203 in the morning, peaking at 267 (moderate) in the afternoon with clean offshore wind. That’s the best combination of size and wind we see.

The 7th of August, Friday, is the biggest of the run. Swell hits 4 ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is a solid 310 (moderate). The afternoon brings offshore wind from the SW, making for clean, peeling lines. For a learner-friendly beach/breakwater setup, this is about as good as it gets. At 4 ft, it’s still fine for beginners, and the clean conditions will make it super fun for everyone.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Zero surf. But from the 3rd of August onward, we get a nice, building swell. The absolute best call is dawn patrol on Tuesday the 4th of August for the glassy conditions, or Friday the 7th of August afternoon for the biggest, cleanest waves of the period.

Rusty.

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