Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Issued: 8 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tunkalilla in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.1
S
16
1.3
S
15
2
S
18
1.9
S
17
1.6
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.1
S
26
0.4
S
23
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2756
1484
971
555
848
590
794
2482
2051
1269
614
598
858
636
522
417
377
272
254
13
170
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
40
NW
40
W
35
W
35
WSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:44AM1.12m
7:24PM1.34m
8:18AM1.14m
7:53PM1.13m
8:58AM1.15m
8:16PM0.89m
9:51AM1.16m
7:30PM0.65m
11:28AM1.18m
1:32PM1.29m
2:45PM1.44m
Low Tide
1:38AM0.08m
1:19PM0.39m
2:01AM0.17m
2:06PM0.48m
2:20AM0.29m
3:10PM0.59m
2:29AM0.41m
6:06PM0.65m
1:57AM0.49m
10:39PM0.40m
10:38PM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
 mm
15
4
2
Temp °C
11
10
11
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
11
11
13
13
Feels °C
7
7
8
9
8
9
8
10
12
11
12
12
10
9
10
6
6
2
2
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.1
S
16
1.3
S
15
2
S
18
1.9
S
17
1.6
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.1
S
26
0.4
S
23
Energy kJ
2756
1484
971
555
848
590
794
2482
2051
1269
614
598
858
636
522
417
377
272
254
13
170
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
22
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
19
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
26
Energy kJ
107
68
246
15
190
2
8
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.8
N
4
1.1
N
4
1.2
WSW
4
2.1
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
3
5
10
15
7
25
8
4
3
5
7
15
48
61
1280
2701
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
12
12
31
12
30
31
0
12
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
596
764
595
596
930
Best forecast wave conditions in Adelaide
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
8
7
5
5
7
8
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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