Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.1° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 (Aug 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 20s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
16
2.5
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15
3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.2
S
15
2
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.4
S
16
1.4
S
16
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
17
1
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
15
1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4121
3351
4279
3573
3026
3026
2255
1793
1336
1159
1147
736
989
977
510
724
539
318
221
279
423
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
10
W
5
W
10
SSW
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
SE
10
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
N
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
4:42PM1.61m
5:22AM1.09m
5:08PM1.58m
5:37AM1.24m
5:32PM1.51m
5:56AM1.38m
5:54PM1.42m
6:18AM1.48m
6:15PM1.31m
6:41AM1.52m
6:35PM1.19m
7:06AM1.51m
6:52PM1.06m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.37m
11:29PM0.03m
10:52AM0.25m
11:40PM0.03m
11:24AM0.17m
11:52PM0.03m
11:56AM0.15m
00:06AM0.03m
12:26PM0.17m
00:20AM0.05m
12:57PM0.23m
00:35AM0.09m
1:27PM0.33m
00:48AM0.16m
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6:58
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Temp °C
15
14
14
14
14
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13
13
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11
12
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17
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14
13
Feels °C
11
11
11
12
12
11
10
9
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13
9
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13
13
12
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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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