Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming at Towradgi.
Water temp is about 64°F, which is right around average for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
The first week is flat-out quiet. We’re looking at a stretch of small, messy waves with onshore or cross-shore winds that’ll make you wonder why you bothered. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 200 (low energy), dropping into double digits by midweek. The best you’ll get is a glassy, clean session on Wednesday, September 2nd afternoon, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a longboard-only kind of day.
Things perk up a bit on Sunday, September 6th morning. The swell hits 2ft from the south, with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. It’s still small, but the energy is building (149) and the waves are clean. That’s the first real sign of life.
The first standout is Monday, September 7th. Towradgi gets a solid 6ft south swell, with a fresh offshore wind from the west at 15 mph. The combined energy jumps to 617 (moderate), and the conditions are described as “very good”. Proper waves, clean faces, and enough push for a fun session. Not too big for a confident intermediate.
But the real gem is Tuesday, September 8th morning. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the SSE, with a long 15-second period – that’s groundswell, and it’s packing serious energy (2518). The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, so the surf is clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers. The wave quality is rated excellent. With that long period, the reef at Towradgi is the spot to be – it’ll handle the swell better than a beach break. This is the best session on the calendar.
The rest of the second week has decent size but messy winds. Wednesday, September 9th has 7ft to 7ft from the SSE, but cross-shore winds will chop it up. By Friday, September 11th, it’s back to small, choppy junk.
So, bottom line: the first week is a dud, but Monday the 7th and especially Tuesday the 8th of September are the ones to chase. Tuesday morning is the real deal – clean, long-period groundswell with plenty of energy. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 511 | 446 | 261 | 241 | 211 | 123 | 99 | 157 | 194 | 100 | 133 | 110 | 149 | 146 | 100 | 70 | 47 | 51 | 33 | 31 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.66m | 8:51AM1.35m | 8:54PM1.63m | 9:25AM1.39m | 9:32PM1.57m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:14PM1.48m | 10:42AM1.46m | 10:59PM1.37m | 11:28AM1.48m | 11:52PM1.24m | 12:21PM1.49m | 00:57AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58PM0.37m | 2:48AM0.18m | 2:38PM0.33m | 3:20AM0.18m | 3:20PM0.30m | 3:53AM0.22m | 4:04PM0.30m | 4:27AM0.27m | 4:54PM0.33m | 5:05AM0.34m | 5:52PM0.38m | 5:49AM0.42m | 7:01PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 511 | 26 | 261 | 241 | 211 | 123 | 99 | 157 | 194 | 100 | 133 | 110 | 149 | 146 | 100 | 70 | 47 | 51 | 33 | 31 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 40 | 17 | 104 | 63 | 66 | 86 | 25 | 59 | 88 | 48 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 3 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 59 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 446 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | — | 1 | 19 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 70 | 0 | 11 | 81 | 0 | 11 | 81 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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