Totoralillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Totoralillo, a classic point break that’s very consistent and loves a good WSW swell. It’s an exposed spot, so it picks up plenty of energy, and the optimum direction is right on the money for what’s coming. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The action kicks off on Thursday the 10th of September. Thursday morning looks sweet – clean, glassy conditions with a light 3ft southwest swell rolling in at a nice 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate at 244. It’s going to be a great morning for an intermediate surfer, with clean lines and easy paddling between sets. The afternoon goes a bit average as the wind swings onshore, so get it early.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are a write-off. The wind is nasty – cross-shore, then onshore – and the swell gets bumpy and messy. Saturday morning even sees the swell jump to 5ft, but with a short 9-second period and cross-onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth a paddle.

Things turn around properly on Sunday the 13th. Another glassy morning, this time with a 4ft southwest swell. The period is shorter at 9 seconds, but the energy is moderate (365) and the lack of wind makes it super clean. A solid session for sure.

Now, Monday the 14th of September is where we get a real standout. The morning is absolutely glassy – calm, zero wind, with a 3ft southwest swell and a long 16-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is strong at 641. For a point break like Totoralillo, this is dreamy. Expect beautifully shaped, powerful waves with long gaps between sets. This is the best session of the week. The afternoon is marginal due to onshore wind, so the morning is the window.

Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th offer more glassy mornings with smaller 2ft to 3ft swell, but the energy drops off. Still worth a look if you’re keen for a longboard or a quiet cruise, but nothing to get too excited about.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see a bit of a pulse. Friday morning is particularly clean – glassy, with a 4ft southwest swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the energy is moderate (363) and the conditions are clean. Friday afternoon even has a cross-offshore breeze, making for a fun afternoon as well.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th have some size (5ft to 5ft) but the wind is cross-on or onshore, and the period is short. It’s a bit of a messy, lumpy affair. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.

Monday the 22nd of September brings back a glassy morning with a 4ft southwest swell at 10 seconds. Clean and fun, but nothing massive.

The next major standout is Thursday the 24th of September. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft west-southwest swell at 11 seconds. The energy is strong at 714. This is a promising one, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as a hopeful look rather than a lock.

Finally, Friday the 25th of September is the long-range highlight. The morning is absolutely glassy – calm, zero wind – with a 4ft southwest swell and a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive at 1501, which is very strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period will make it a bit straight at a beach break, but on a point like Totoralillo, it’s going to be pumping. Keep an eye on this one, but don’t book the trip just yet.

So, overall, the best on offer is Monday the 14th of September for a sure thing, and Friday the 25th of September as a promising long-range look. Get out there for those glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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