Towradgi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on offer at Towradgi over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty slow period overall, with a real gap in quality surf. The first couple of days are a write-off, but there’s a small window of decent conditions if you’re patient. The standout sessions are going to be a few days out, and then a promising but uncertain pulse in the second week.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The first solid chance comes on Tuesday the 1st of September in the afternoon. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the south with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (203). The real kicker is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive for clean conditions. It’s a small wave, but for a reef break like Towradgi, that glassy wind will make it feel way better than the size suggests. The swell direction is from the south, which is a good match for the break’s optimum. This is your best bet in the early part of the forecast.

The morning of Thursday the 3rd of September is worth a mention too. It’s still small, 2ft from the south, but we’ve got a solid 16 mph offshore wind from the west. That’s going to groom the surface into clean lines. The energy is weak (79), but for a reef, that offshore wind is a beauty. It’s a session for the small-wave gear.

Now, for the real standout. On Friday the 11th of September in the morning, we see a big spike in swell. The swell height jumps to 8ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is very strong (1952). This is a serious pulse of swell. However, because it’s over 8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and variable from the north, which is fine, but it’s a cross-shore breeze, so not perfect. Still, the raw power of that swell is the biggest offering in the whole period. Keep in mind, this is a long-range forecast, so it’s promising but we’ll need to see how it firms up.

Following that, Saturday the 12th of September is a solid option. The morning has a 2ft south-southeast swell, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it some real groundswell grunt. The energy is moderate (257). The wind is light offshore from the northwest, keeping it clean. Later in the afternoon, it’s glassy again with a 3ft south swell (12 seconds) and strong energy (303). This is a classic small but clean day at the reef.

Overall, don’t get too excited about the first week. The best windows are the glassy afternoon on the 1st of September, and then the big, powerful morning on the 11th of September if you’re ready for it. The middle of the month has some clean, small waves too.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that long-range pulse.

Rusty.

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