Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.6°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, S swell with 2,624 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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AM
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AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
2
0
1
2
2
3
4
!
4
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
SSW
18
1.5
S
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
15
2.1
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
482
383
494
670
1264
1016
644
508
361
345
480
581
1611
1246
2624
1591
940
760
1010
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
N
10
NW
10
N
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
E
10
E
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:45AM1.04m
4:12PM1.54m
4:56AM1.16m
4:38PM1.59m
5:11AM1.28m
5:04PM1.58m
5:29AM1.40m
5:29PM1.53m
5:48AM1.50m
5:54PM1.42m
6:09AM1.58m
6:17PM1.27m
Low Tide
10:40PM0.06m
9:59AM0.40m
10:55PM0.00m
10:28AM0.26m
11:10PM-0.03m
10:57AM0.15m
11:26PM-0.03m
11:26AM0.07m
11:42PM-0.01m
11:56AM0.04m
11:57PM0.04m
12:27PM0.07m
00:10AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
 mm
Temp °C
12
14
15
15
16
17
15
16
15
13
14
14
13
16
17
17
17
19
19
Feels °C
10
10
12
13
14
16
12
14
13
12
13
12
10
13
14
13
10
14
14
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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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