Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towradgi this week:
The surf forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Towradgi (reef break) is cooking over the next couple of weeks. The water’s at 65°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The week kicks off with a bit of a lull. Nothing worthwhile today, Wednesday the 8th. There’s an 8ft SE swell, but it’s messy with cross-off wind and the combined energy is 1498 (moderate-strong). The afternoon gets lumpy with cross-shore chop. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday the 9th morning is a touch better. Swell drops to 6ft from the SE, still cross-off, energy down to 767 (moderate). Clean but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets a light cross-shore ripple and a 5ft swell. Friday the 10th morning is similar – 5ft SE, glassy cross-off, energy only 409 (weak-moderate). Not a standout.
Saturday the 11th morning sees a drop to 3ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, clean with a light NW breeze, but weak – energy just 265. The afternoon goes to 2ft with a fresh NNW breeze. Then from Sunday the 12th right through to Wednesday the 15th, it’s nearly flat – swell under 2ft, all offshore winds, energy in the teens and twenties. A real flat spell. Towradgi is usually a consistent reef, so this quiet stretch is a bit odd – but it’ll turn around.
Now, here’s the good stuff. Thursday the 16th morning jumps to 8ft from the S, 12-second period, cross-off breeze, energy 1987 (strong). Clean but tide might be touchy. The afternoon – that’s the one. A solid 15ft S swell, 13-second period, cross-off wind, and the combined energy is a massive 9553 (very strong). That’s serious groundswell for experts only – beginners stay out of the water. Friday the 17th morning holds at 10ft from the SSE, 12 seconds, light cross-off, energy 2555 (strong). Still big, but the afternoon gets cross-shore and lumpy.
Saturday the 18th morning is a nice drop – 6ft from the S, 10 seconds, and dead glassy. Zero wind, energy 627 (moderate). Clean, fun-sized waves for the crew who want a chill session. Sunday the 19th is small again – 3ft, glassy morning but fading.
Monday the 20th morning has a 7ft S swell, 8-second period (short period), cross-off wind, energy 898 (moderate). It’s clean and punchy but that short period means it might be a bit closey-wally – best on a nice bank. Tuesday the 21st drops off fast, and from the 22nd it’s back to tiny, poor surf.
The real standout is Thursday the 16th afternoon and Friday the 17th morning – big, clean, powerful S groundswell. If you’re experienced, that’s your call. The glassy Saturday the 18th morning is a good backup for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes around at Towradgi, so expect a few heads for those days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1300 | 981 | 513 | 535 | 489 | 359 | 402 | 399 | 269 | 145 | 123 | 104 | 62 | 36 | 41 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:31PM1.41m | 2:36AM1.26m | 3:29PM1.50m | 3:49AM1.20m | 4:30PM1.62m | 5:04AM1.18m | 5:29PM1.74m | 6:14AM1.19m | 6:26PM1.85m | 7:16AM1.22m | 7:20PM1.94m | 8:12AM1.26m | 8:12PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.61m | 8:48AM0.47m | 10:03PM0.55m | 9:44AM0.48m | 11:17PM0.45m | 10:43AM0.48m | 00:24AM0.34m | 11:42AM0.46m | 1:22AM0.24m | 12:41PM0.43m | 2:15AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.41m | 3:05AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1300 | 850 | 513 | 535 | 489 | 359 | 402 | 399 | 269 | 145 | 95 | 104 | 62 | 36 | 41 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 13 | — | S 21 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 6 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 198 | 440 | 366 | 226 | 75 | 82 | — | 9 | 20 | 115 | 123 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 20 | S 21 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 981 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 105 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 86 | 83 | 141 | 22 | 3 |
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