Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.4° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with 2,860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Sep 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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4
4
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.5
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
16
1
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
17
2.1
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2727
2269
1262
1024
496
605
488
333
239
166
142
1835
2522
2577
2612
2612
2529
1431
932
820
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
30
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SE
20
E
15
SE
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
NW
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:28PM1.43m
4:50AM1.35m
4:52PM1.41m
5:06AM1.50m
5:14PM1.35m
5:25AM1.61m
5:35PM1.29m
5:46AM1.68m
5:55PM1.21m
6:08AM1.69m
6:14PM1.11m
6:30AM1.64m
6:31PM1.01m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.09m
10:51AM0.14m
10:58PM0.07m
11:19AM0.06m
11:12PM0.06m
11:46AM0.03m
11:26PM0.06m
12:12PM0.06m
11:42PM0.08m
12:39PM0.12m
11:57PM0.12m
1:05PM0.22m
00:11AM0.18m
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:07
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6:07
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
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16
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20
18
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Feels °C
12
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16
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9
10
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13
11
7
6
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6
6
7
10
12
11
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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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