Surf Forecasts:
Tunkalilla surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. 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 (Jun 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunkalilla over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 979 | 918 | 590 | 361 | 280 | 153 | 106 | 106 | 377 | 2083 | 1850 | 838 | 827 | 670 | 561 | 411 | 366 | 439 | 635 | 602 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:35AM0.72m | 4:47PM1.79m | 5:50AM0.74m | 5:20PM1.78m | 6:08AM0.79m | 5:51PM1.72m | 6:31AM0.86m | 6:20PM1.60m | 7:00AM0.94m | 6:48PM1.45m | 7:35AM1.01m | 7:13PM1.28m | 8:17AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM-0.02m | 9:48AM0.43m | 00:12AM0.00m | 10:23AM0.36m | 00:36AM0.05m | 11:00AM0.31m | 00:57AM0.11m | 11:39AM0.31m | 1:17AM0.16m | 12:19PM0.36m | 1:37AM0.20m | 1:03PM0.45m | 1:59AM0.25m | 1:53PM0.57m | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | |
mm | 11 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | S 18 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
342 | 979 | 918 | 590 | 361 | 280 | 153 | 106 | 106 | 377 | 752 | 1850 | 730 | 436 | 469 | 561 | 333 | 230 | 439 | 635 | 602 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NW 4 | S 10 | ENE 4 | S 25 | S 23 | S 12 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
74 | 95 | 37 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 95 | 75 | — | 826 | 838 | 827 | 670 | 422 | 411 | 366 | 140 | 61 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
246 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 47 | 87 | 2083 | 3287 | 1145 | 851 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 352 | 539 | 832 | 587 | 35 | 808 | 105 | 33 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











