Surf Forecasts:
Tunkalilla surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunkalilla over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
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492 | 483 | 667 | 2574 | 4489 | 3985 | 3226 | 2460 | 2159 | 2434 | 1662 | 945 | 581 | 1116 | 801 | 606 | 724 | 2136 | 2825 | 2146 | 1142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:32PM1.63m | 7:23AM0.91m | 7:05PM1.52m | 8:06AM0.90m | 7:39PM1.37m | 9:00AM0.89m | 8:16PM1.17m | 10:18AM0.91m | 9:06PM0.94m | 12:03PM1.00m | 11:50PM0.73m | 1:23PM1.16m | 3:08AM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.34m | 1:35AM0.10m | 12:29PM0.40m | 2:10AM0.16m | 1:08PM0.49m | 2:48AM0.25m | 1:58PM0.60m | 3:30AM0.36m | 3:33PM0.71m | 4:19AM0.48m | 7:31PM0.67m | 5:27AM0.58m | 9:17PM0.44m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
492 | 275 | 667 | 2574 | 4489 | 3985 | 3226 | 2460 | 2159 | 2434 | 1662 | 945 | 581 | 1116 | 801 | 606 | 724 | 2136 | 2825 | 2146 | 1142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 4 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
407 | 483 | 135 | 26 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1073 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
101 | 39 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 421 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 587 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 596 | 416 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
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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.










