Tunkalilla surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 ACST
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Tunkalilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tunkalilla in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
0
0
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)131716141414131212141317151414141313141318
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)295593494338336929772437236304229293581436399361334286489480413
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
N
10
W
25
S
20
ESE
10
NE
0
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
5
N
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
25
WSW
15
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:00PM
1.82
6:17AM
0.79
6:27PM
1.73
6:30AM
0.74
6:54PM
1.57
6:41AM
0.70
7:21PM
1.38
6:43AM
0.65
7:42PM
1.16
7:16PM
0.94
3:44PM
0.94
2:24AM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:04AM
0.13
11:26AM
0.20
1:34AM
0.28
11:42AM
0.24
2:08AM
0.42
11:54AM
0.33
2:54AM
0.55
11:46AM
0.45
10:07AM
0.55
8:37AM
0.52
9:22PM
0.70
8:42AM
0.45
Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50
Sunset5:45--5:44--5:43--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------1-------
Temp. °C262620161420232425262424262118181617171822
Feels °C (?)222219131119212121232019221716171516151619
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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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