Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s coming in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a slow start. Don’t bother checking the surf for the first several days – nothing worth paddling out for until Sunday the 19th. The early stuff is all windblown and weak.
Sunday morning the 19th at Towradgi (reef) is the first real chance. Swell is about 5ft out of the ENE with a 10-second period, and the energy is solid (combined energy of all swells directed here: 467). The wind is glassy, out of the south at 3 mph. That means smooth, clean surf. Water temp is 65°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Monday the 20th is another clean morning. A light cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, with 5ft ENE swell, 10-second period (combined energy: 577). This is the top pick of the early week. You might see a few others out, but it’s worth it.
Tuesday the 21st holds clean with glassy conditions and 4ft ENE swell (combined energy: 373). Good, just a little smaller.
Experienced surfers, keep Friday the 24th in mind. That morning brings a strong 8ft south swell, 10-second period (combined energy: 1556). The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This one’s for experts only – too big for beginners.
Monday the 27th is another standout: glassy conditions with a 6ft south swell, 10-second period (combined energy: 643). Very clean, with a light NNW breeze at 3 mph.
Later on, Wednesday the 29th offers 5ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 16 mph (combined energy: 609). It’s clean but windy, still solid for those who can handle it.
Best bets: Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th for the cleaner, smaller days, and Friday the 24th for the big stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 311 | 172 | 101 | 43 | 71 | 46 | 47 | 96 | 400 | 561 | 510 | 451 | 442 | 402 | 331 | 263 | 218 | 172 | 168 | 133 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:51PM1.90m | 10:40AM1.34m | 10:39PM1.79m | 11:27AM1.34m | 11:25PM1.64m | 12:15PM1.34m | 00:12AM1.48m | 1:04PM1.35m | 00:59AM1.32m | 1:56PM1.36m | 1:51AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.39m | 2:50AM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38AM0.14m | 4:15PM0.43m | 5:21AM0.21m | 5:08PM0.48m | 6:03AM0.29m | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:43AM0.38m | 7:02PM0.61m | 7:22AM0.46m | 8:08PM0.66m | 8:02AM0.53m | 9:23PM0.68m | 8:45AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 |
 | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 21 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 19 | E 5 | E 5 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 34 | 9 | 14 | 71 | 45 | 47 | 96 | 400 | 561 | 510 | 451 | 442 | 402 | 331 | 263 | 218 | 172 | 168 | 133 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 39 | 46 | 27 | 22 | 57 | 124 | 112 | 103 | 96 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | SE 15 | S 8 | S 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 42 | 39 | 64 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 311 | 172 | 101 | 43 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 23 | 83 | 68 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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