Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.1° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 4,494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 (Oct 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 1st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 7th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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894
1045
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790
1149
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1149
1078
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Wind (km/h)
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W
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SSE
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SSE
20
S
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25
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High Tide
6:16PM0.93m
6:25AM1.72m
6:25PM0.81m
6:50AM1.61m
6:22PM0.71m
7:14AM1.44m
5:38PM0.65m
7:36AM1.23m
7:25AM1.01m
1:15PM0.97m
4:54AM0.91m
2:42PM1.07m
Low Tide
12:49PM0.09m
11:37PM0.18m
1:21PM0.24m
11:44PM0.21m
1:56PM0.42m
11:45PM0.25m
2:47PM0.60m
11:29PM0.31m
10:42PM0.36m
11:22AM0.96m
9:53PM0.36m
9:12AM0.77m
9:37PM0.32m
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Temp °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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