Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 13,859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
13
1.2
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12
1.4
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16
2
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15
5
SSW
16
3.5
S
16
3
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15
2.3
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14
2.1
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13
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1.2
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1.9
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1.6
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16
2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
408
454
952
1741
13859
6344
3762
1890
1465
582
473
374
374
392
1129
2217
1735
1306
1422
2146
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
30
NW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
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NE
15
NNE
25
N
20
N
30
NNW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
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High Tide
4:58AM0.84m
3:55PM1.50m
5:05AM0.92m
4:25PM1.60m
5:19AM1.00m
4:52PM1.66m
5:37AM1.10m
5:19PM1.68m
5:57AM1.19m
5:45PM1.65m
6:20AM1.27m
6:11PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.16m
9:23AM0.57m
11:06PM0.07m
9:59AM0.45m
11:23PM0.00m
10:30AM0.34m
11:42PM-0.04m
11:01AM0.25m
00:01AM-0.06m
11:32AM0.20m
00:20AM-0.06m
12:04PM0.18m
00:38AM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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