Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.9° 

Tunkalilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,030 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tunkalilla this week:

The surf forecast for Tunkalilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tunkalilla in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunkalilla over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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0
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4
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3
2
2
2
2
1
0
3
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
15
3
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
16
1.1
S
19
1.5
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
16
1.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2987
3661
3249
3256
3931
2513
1285
915
704
495
398
255
190
297
311
318
876
1328
843
701
510
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ENE
10
SE
15
ENE
15
NE
0
SE
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
5
SW
5
S
10
SE
20
SE
5
SSE
15
SE
25
E
20
ENE
5
N
20
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
6:58AM0.91m
2:00PM1.06m
4:30AM0.91m
2:49PM1.20m
4:08AM1.03m
3:23PM1.32m
4:10AM1.17m
3:53PM1.39m
4:22AM1.32m
4:22PM1.42m
4:38AM1.47m
4:49PM1.39m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.40m
8:24AM0.91m
9:46PM0.30m
8:56AM0.71m
9:49PM0.20m
9:24AM0.52m
10:01PM0.13m
9:52AM0.33m
10:16PM0.08m
10:20AM0.17m
10:31PM0.07m
10:49AM0.04m
10:47PM0.09m
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6:09
6:07
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6:00
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6:10
6:12
6:13
6:13
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6:15
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Temp °C
12
13
11
13
14
14
19
20
21
24
26
23
21
21
15
20
16
19
29
30
28
Feels °C
6
7
5
10
11
10
17
19
18
20
23
21
20
19
13
19
14
15
26
28
23
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Information about the Tunkalilla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tunkalilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tunkalilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tunkalilla 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 (Tunkalilla) 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 Tunkalilla 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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