Towradgi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s paddle out and see what Towradgi has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring. Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September will give us a tiny 2ft S swell with a 10-second period. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph, so the waves will be clean, but there's just not enough size or energy to get excited about. The combined energy is only 106, so it’s weak.

Thursday and Friday are more of the same – small and unremarkable. We do get a better window early Saturday the 5th with a glassy morning from the SSW at just 3 mph, and a 2ft S swell that jumps to a 12-second period. The combined energy climbs to 235, which is moderate, and the glass-off conditions make it worth a look. Sunday morning the 6th is also glassy with a 4ft S swell, 9-second period, and 206 energy – clean but still on the small side.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Thursday the 10th of September, a big, long-period groundswell shows up. The morning is 8ft from the SSE, 9-second period, with strong energy (1151) and clean conditions. But the afternoon is where it gets wild – a 4ft swell with a massive 21-second period, and the combined energy hits 2710. That is very strong energy, but that super long period means it might break a bit too straight for the beach break. Towradgi is a reef setup, which actually suits this kind of swell. The wind is cross-onshore in the afternoon though, so it won't be perfect.

The real standout is Friday the 11th of September, morning session. You’ve got a solid 7ft SSE groundswell with an 11-second period, combined energy of 1023 (strong), and – here’s the kicker – glassy conditions with the wind from the east at only 3 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The size is over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a few tricks up their sleeve, this is the session to circle on the calendar. The swell direction from the SSE matches Towradgi’s optimum from the SE. Crowds can be a factor here, so expect some company.

After that, things drop off again. Sunday the 13th onward is mostly poor with onshore winds and small, weak swell. Monday the 14th has some 4ft SSE swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 16th morning with a glassy 4ft SSE swell (375 energy), but it’s not a standout compared to that Friday 11th session.

So, bottom line: the first week is mostly small and ordinary, but Friday the 11th of September morning is the real gem – a proper groundswell with glassy conditions. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty

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