
Surf Forecasts:
Tunkalilla surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with 988 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunkalilla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1074 | 988 | 342 | 228 | 166 | 225 | 166 | 106 | 49 | 81 | 110 | 150 | 200 | 339 | 581 | 537 | 494 | 366 | 276 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 6:41PM1.09m | 6:40AM1.76m | 7:01PM1.03m | 7:04AM1.70m | 7:21PM0.96m | 7:29AM1.60m | 7:40PM0.86m | 7:55AM1.47m | 7:58PM0.75m | 8:22AM1.31m | 8:04PM0.63m | 8:50AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.16m | 1:24PM0.06m | 00:29AM0.19m | 1:51PM0.15m | 00:46AM0.24m | 2:21PM0.27m | 1:00AM0.32m | 2:58PM0.40m | 1:05AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.54m | 00:35AM0.51m | 9:49PM0.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 22 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
1074 | 988 | 342 | 228 | 105 | 75 | 166 | 106 | 46 | 81 | 110 | 150 | 200 | 339 | 581 | 537 | 494 | 366 | 276 | 286 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 17 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SE 7 | E 3 | S 12 | — | NE 3 | — | E 4 | S 24 | S 22 |
— | — | 104 | 52 | 166 | 225 | 48 | 16 | 49 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 75 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 11 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 22 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 7 | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | 68 | 5 | 11 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 23 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 33 | 33 | 138 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 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.










