Tunkalilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.34° E

Tunkalilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.5° 

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


Tunkalilla surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 4,970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tunkalilla in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
17
1
S
16
1.1
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.6
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.3
S
16
1.9
S
19
2.1
S
18
1.9
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
14
2.5
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
566
494
612
1147
1178
610
1120
836
859
593
460
826
2702
2702
2072
1398
931
831
4858
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
ENE
15
N
25
N
20
N
35
N
35
N
35
NNW
30
W
35
WSW
30
W
30
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
35
NW
20
WSW
Wind State
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off
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cross
cross-off
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off
off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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High Tide
8:02AM1.38m
7:27PM0.82m
8:35AM1.32m
6:16PM0.66m
9:27AM1.23m
1:18PM1.21m
2:54PM1.36m
5:45AM0.79m
3:39PM1.50m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.24m
2:39PM0.50m
1:13AM0.32m
4:21PM0.65m
00:40AM0.34m
11:29PM0.29m
10:58PM0.18m
10:59PM0.09m
8:54AM0.70m
11:08PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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11
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12
12
Feels °C
9
12
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12
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6
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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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