Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.7° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 6,154 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
13
2.3
S
12
2.5
S
13
3
S
14
3.5
S
16
3
S
16
3.5
S
16
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16
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15
2.4
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15
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14
1.8
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14
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1.6
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14
1.6
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14
2
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16
1.8
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16
1.6
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15
1.2
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14
0.9
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13
0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2682
1643
1995
3154
5375
4664
6117
5135
3814
2445
1563
1267
1147
1012
1026
2063
1551
1074
573
284
222
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
35
W
25
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
S
5
NNE
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WNW
10
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NNE
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NNE
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NNW
15
NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:45PM1.44m
5:55AM0.72m
3:34PM1.58m
5:37AM0.73m
4:14PM1.68m
5:37AM0.78m
4:48PM1.72m
5:46AM0.86m
5:18PM1.70m
6:01AM0.98m
5:45PM1.63m
6:21AM1.10m
6:11PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:38PM0.21m
11:00PM0.08m
8:13AM0.69m
11:22PM0.02m
9:17AM0.57m
11:43PM-0.00m
10:02AM0.44m
00:00AM0.01m
10:41AM0.34m
00:16AM0.04m
11:18AM0.27m
00:30AM0.06m
11:55AM0.26m
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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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