
Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Here’s the lowdown in feet and Fahrenheit for those who think that way.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a total bust. We’ve got tiny, crummy surf with light cross-onshore breezes at Towradgi – it’s flat and bumpy, not worth getting wet for. The water temp is around 64°, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
Things get a pulse from Sunday the 6th afternoon – a jump to 6ft from the south, but it’s messy with a moderate cross-shore wind and cross-chop, and the energy is moderate (844). Not what you’d call clean. But the next morning – Monday the 7th – that’s where the magic is. Glassy, dead-calm conditions, and chest-high 5ft swell from the SSE with a decent period. That’s clean, fun surf. The combined energy is moderate (316). This is your absolute best shot.
The days that follow pump some size but the wind spoils it. Tuesday the 8th sees 7ft from the SSE and strong energy (945), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday the 9th morning cleans up with a light offshore from the west, and 4ft SSE swell – that’s another good-looking window, tidy and low-energy (276).
Into the second week, swell hangs in but the wind gets ugly. Thursday the 10th has big 8ft S swell (very strong energy at 2139) but it’s blown out with fresh cross-shore wind. Experts only, and even then it’s marginal.
You get a playable session on Friday the 11th morning – 6ft SSE swell, moderate energy (840), with a decent cross-offshore wind from the SSW. Clean lines possible. After that, it’s a slide back into smaller, wind-affected stuff, and by the end of the second week we’re looking at weak 1ft dribble with poor wind again.
So, the standout is Monday the 7th morning – glassy and clean, with a nice 5ft SSE groundswell. That’s the one to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 57 | 58 | 44 | 44 | 25 | 551 | 664 | 311 | 268 | 1535 | 916 | 971 | 461 | 274 | 559 | 1713 | 1185 | 984 | 850 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:19AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.54m | 3:50AM1.03m | 3:58PM1.59m | 5:07AM1.09m | 5:06PM1.67m | 6:06AM1.18m | 6:05PM1.73m | 6:54AM1.28m | 6:57PM1.76m | 7:36AM1.37m | 7:44PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.44m | 7:50AM0.56m | 9:51PM0.40m | 9:09AM0.57m | 11:06PM0.32m | 10:27AM0.52m | 00:04AM0.23m | 11:34AM0.44m | 00:52AM0.17m | 12:32PM0.35m | 1:35AM0.13m | 1:23PM0.27m | 2:13AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | S 16 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
54 | 25 | 58 | 40 | 44 | 25 | 276 | 664 | 311 | 20 | 9 | 916 | 971 | 461 | 274 | 2 | 45 | 848 | 736 | 850 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 11 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | NNE 4 | S 16 | E 16 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 |
9 | 57 | 7 | 44 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 176 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 4 | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 16 | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
9 | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | — | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | N 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
1 | — | 6 | 3 | 13 | 29 | 551 | — | — | 268 | 1535 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 559 | 1713 | 1185 | 984 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 89 | 11 | 723 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 70 | 11 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 260 | 102 | 70 | 299 | 0 |
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Information about the Towradgi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Towradgi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Towradgi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Towradgi surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Towradgi) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Towradgi may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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