Tunkalilla
South Australia, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.4m
- Period
- 11.9s
- Wind
- 35 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 3h145-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Adelaide local
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Tunkalilla is a beach break over sand in South Australia, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NW, N, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m
Tunkalilla surf FAQ
Is Tunkalilla good for beginners?+
Tunkalilla is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Tunkalilla?+
Different days call for different boards. Tunkalilla can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Tunkalilla?+
Tunkalilla tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Tunkalilla?+
Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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