Tunkalilla surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 ACST
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Tunkalilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tunkalilla sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 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 3.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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(10 max)
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2
3
3
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.7
S
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
S
2.4
SSW
2.5
S
4.5
SSW
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
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2.3
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2
S
1.6
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1.1
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1.2
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1.1
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1.9
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1.8
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1.4
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1.5
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Period(s) (?)131212121213131415141413131210111114131215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4888691573168721131725208884805258417028631778131672323035027212901124566958
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
35
W
30
W
40
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
10
SSE
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM
1.47
7:12AM
0.73
7:41PM
1.31
6:55AM
0.60
8:14PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19AM
0.42
12:18PM
0.41
3:42AM 11:31AM
0.55 0.49
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41
Sunset6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--
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Rain (mm)
-1--2-----------1----
Temp. °C191716161414151416161516161516171515151315
Feels °C (?)141198778711111214131413141314131113
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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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