Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Towradgi. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and open to the swell, so it rarely goes flat. The water’s at 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel it’s a bit more comfortable than average.
The start is slow. Sunday the 19th is a mess – cross-on wind, lumpy, and the energy is low at 768 – not worth suiting up. Monday the 20th though, that’s the one to aim for. The morning looks clean with a light cross-off breeze, and a solid 5ft swell from the ENE at 11 seconds. That’s a nice period, giving the waves some shape and power. The combined energy is moderate at 723, and it’s the standout for the early part of the week. Get in before the afternoon wind kicks up and ruins it.
Tuesday the 21st is a similar story: clean morning with 4ft ENE swell, then blown out. Wednesday the 22nd morning is a beauty – offshore wind, 3ft of clean swell, and energy at 204. It’s small but glassy and fun. The best of the first week is definitely Monday morning with that size and clean conditions.
Into the end of the week, Thursday the 23rd afternoon has a 7ft S swell with a fresh offshore wind, but the period is short at 9 seconds and the energy is strong at 1029 – it’s a bit of a beast, more for experienced surfers as it’s over 5ft. Friday the 24th is better: glassy conditions in the afternoon, 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, and clean. That’s a solid session.
The second week has a real standout. Saturday the 1st of August, morning – 10ft S swell, 10-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The energy is massive at 3457, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the whole forecast. Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also excellent, with 10ft SSE swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy at 1246 – again, for the experts. Remember, with that long period, the swell might break a bit straight at a beach, but Towradgi is a reef, so it should handle it well.
There’s a gap of a few days of smaller, ordinary surf from the 29th to the 31st, but nothing to write home about. The real action is that Saturday and Sunday at the start of August. Keep an eye on the wind, but for now, that’s the word.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 631 | 540 | 561 | 572 | 478 | 320 | 331 | 235 | 179 | 145 | 124 | 80 | 582 | 569 | 223 | 313 | 253 | 171 | 350 | 300 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:12AM1.48m | 1:04PM1.35m | 00:59AM1.32m | 1:56PM1.36m | 1:51AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.39m | 2:50AM1.07m | 3:45PM1.43m | 3:58AM1.01m | 4:37PM1.49m | 5:06AM1.00m | 5:26PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:43AM0.38m | 7:02PM0.61m | 7:22AM0.46m | 8:08PM0.66m | 8:02AM0.53m | 9:23PM0.68m | 8:45AM0.58m | 10:39PM0.66m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:41PM0.61m | 10:24AM0.61m | 00:29AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 631 | 540 | 561 | 572 | 478 | 320 | 331 | 235 | 179 | 145 | 124 | 80 | 390 | 131 | 223 | 313 | 253 | 171 | 350 | 300 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 126 | 110 | 139 | 93 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 75 | 30 | 19 | 14 | 53 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 4 | S 12 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 7 | SSE 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 31 | 51 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | WSW 4 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 35 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 582 | 569 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0 |
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