Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.2° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with 8,596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tunkalilla in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.3
S
14
1.5
S
14
1.8
S
17
1.7
S
17
2
S
16
1.9
S
19
3.5
S
18
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
3
S
16
2.4
S
15
2.2
S
14
2.2
S
15
2.1
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1483
1155
824
483
604
865
1907
1583
1988
2671
8058
7964
5355
3842
2457
1945
2027
2219
1241
812
411
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
0
ESE
20
SSW
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
15
NE
20
N
15
N
20
N
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:43PM1.11m
6:16AM0.87m
2:57PM1.25m
4:55AM0.89m
3:34PM1.36m
4:37AM1.02m
4:03PM1.42m
4:39AM1.18m
4:28PM1.43m
4:50AM1.35m
4:52PM1.41m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.26m
10:39PM0.21m
8:44AM0.84m
10:29PM0.17m
9:22AM0.63m
10:31PM0.14m
9:53AM0.43m
10:37PM0.11m
10:22AM0.26m
10:47PM0.09m
10:51AM0.14m
10:58PM0.07m
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6:00
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Temp °C
14
14
13
13
12
10
12
12
12
11
11
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12
11
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Feels °C
12
12
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8
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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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