Totoralillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Totoralillo.

This is a classic point break and it’s pretty consistent, so there’s always something to work with. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. Tuesday the 25th has tiny waves, only 1ft to 2ft from the SSW and WSW, with glassy conditions but barely enough to get a decent ride. It’s surfable, but don’t expect much. Wednesday the 26th picks up a little – 3ft to 3ft from the WSW, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are ordinary, not really worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 27th kicks in with a proper swell – 7ft to 8ft from the WSW, periods around 13 to 15 seconds, and the energy jumps up to 2154 (strong). That’s a solid groundswell, but it’s big enough that beginners should sit this one out. The wind is onshore, so the surf is a bit messy, but for experienced surfers there’s power in the water. The long period (15 seconds) means the sets will be well-spaced and the waves will have plenty of push – best handled on the point rather than trying to battle it out in a beach break.

Friday the 28th holds similar size – 7ft to 7ft from the WSW, steady energy over 1395, but still onshore wind. It’s marginal, but the swell is there.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 29th morning is the best call in this run. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – zero wind at some points. The surf is clean, the waves are well-shaped, and the energy is still moderate (941). This is the window to get out there and enjoy it. The afternoon turns onshore again, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 30th drops off to 4ft and the wind is onshore, so it’s pretty ordinary. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September stay small and cross-onshore, not much to write home about.

The next real highlight is Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell bump back up to 5ft to 5ft from the WSW, period 13 to 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (1116). The wind is light onshore, but it’s a step up in quality. Then Friday the 4th morning is another standout – 5ft from the WSW, glassy with a light northerly breeze, and the waves are clean and rideable. The afternoon holds glassy conditions too with a calm SSE wind, and the swell holds at 4ft to 5ft. That’s a solid day to be in the water.

Saturday the 5th morning also looks good – 5ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate (880). The wind is light and offshore, so expect clean, lined-up waves. After that, the surf starts to taper off through Sunday the 6th and into the next week, with smaller swell and onshore winds taking over.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Saturday the 29th morning, and then Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September mornings. That’s where the clean conditions and decent swell line up. The point at Totoralillo will handle the longer period swell well, so don’t be put off by the 14-second intervals – it’ll just mean bigger gaps between sets but better shaped waves.

Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can change.

Rusty.

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