Towradgi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the local scoop for Towradgi in good old imperial units. The next couple of weeks start flat, but there’s a serious pulse of swell coming that’ll get your heart racing. The water temp is around 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so don’t worry about a thick wetsuit.

The first chance to surf is Monday, 14 September, but it’s a weak start—a 4ft NE swell with a short 7-second period, low energy (283), and a light north cross breeze. Marginal, mate. Skip it.

Tuesday, 15 September, is even smaller—2ft NE swell in the morning, barely any energy (68), and a southerly cross breeze. The afternoon picks up to 3ft from the SSE, but it’s weak and messy (107). Not worth it.

Wednesday, 16 September, gets interesting. Early morning has a solid 8ft southerly swell, 10-second period, and strong wave energy (1391). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean. At 8ft, that’s for intermediate to expert surfers. The afternoon jumps to 10ft, but the wind goes cross and gets gusty—choppy. The morning is your window.

Thursday, 17 September, is the real standout. Morning delivers a cracking 10ft southerly swell, 10-second period, and very strong energy (2674). The wind is a gentle cross from the south, keeping it clean. This is proper groundswell—long lines and good shape. At 10ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. Crowds are possible at Towradgi, but with this size, there’s plenty of power to share. The afternoon drops to 7ft from the SSE, but the wind goes cross-on, so the morning is your golden hour.

Friday, 18 September, drops off—morning is 4ft from the SSE with light onshore wind and moderate energy (280)—marginal. Afternoon is similar at 4ft. Nothing special.

The weekend from Saturday, 19 September, to Sunday, 20 September, is tiny—2ft and 1.0ft, barely any energy (129 and 17). Sunday afternoon has a 0.7ft S swell with 11-second period and clean offshore wind from the WNW, but it’s ankle-biters.

Monday, 21 September, brings a big pulse back—10ft southerly swell with 10-second period and very strong energy (2128), but the wind is onshore and gusty. Poor quality. Might suit kite surfers.

Tuesday, 22 September, still has size (7ft SSE, 12-second period) but the wind stays cross-on and choppy. Energy is strong (1142), but it’s sloppy.

Now, Wednesday, 23 September, is a hidden gem. The morning is glassy—flat calm, with a 4ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (382). Clean, lined-up, and perfect for a longboard. The swell direction matches the optimum SE nicely. Afternoon goes cross-on and drops off, so get in early.

After that, it’s mostly poor surf from Thursday, 24 September, through to the end. Sunday, 27 September afternoon has a 7ft SSE swell with clean cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (526) and it’s not a standout. Monday and Tuesday of the next week (28-29 September) have solid 8ft to 10ft S and SSE swells with long periods (11-12 seconds) and very strong energy (1660 to 2376), but the wind is cross or onshore, keeping it lumpy. Experts only.

The real standout is Thursday, 17 September, in the morning—that 10ft southerly groundswell with clean conditions and massive energy is the best on offer. If that’s too heavy, the glassy morning on Wednesday, 23 September, is your clean, mellow pick.

Rusty.

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