Towradgi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. Gotta be straight with ya – the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, it’s a slow start. We’re lookin’ at a real flat spell to kick things off, so don’t even bother paddlin’ out for the first few days. The wait’s gonna be worth it for a couple of standout sessions though, especially towards the end of the run.

Alright, let’s get into it. Tuesday the 4th of August through to Wednesday the 6th, Towradgi is a total write-off. Swell’s barely a ripple – 0.7ft to 1.0ft – and while the wind’s offshore, there’s just nothin’ to ride. It’s frustrating, but that’s the way it is.

Thursday the 6th, things start to twitch. The morning sees a little 3ft S swell creepin’ in with a short 8-second period, and the wind’s light offshore. It’s only pushin’ 99 on the energy scale, so it’s weak, but at least there’s something to get your board wet. By the afternoon, the wind swings and the conditions go downhill. Friday the 7th is a tease – the morning turns glassy with a light 2ft S swell, energy’s a bit better at 143, but it’s still pretty ordinary. You could get a few fun ones if you’re desperate, but it’s nothin’ to write home about.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are pretty average. Small waves, messy winds, don’t get your hopes up. Then Monday the 10th rolls in with a bit more pulse – a 5ft ENE swell, period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 309. The wind’s cross-offshore in the morning, cleanin’ it up nicely. The afternoon sees a strong offshore wind at 19 mph, and while the swell drops a touch to 4ft, it’s got some punch. This is a solid option for an intermediate surfer, but the wind’s fresh, so you’ll want to be on your game.

Now, the real standout is comin’ up on Friday the 14th of August. Towradgi is a reef break, and it’s very consistent. The morning is a gem – glassy conditions, calm, and a 5ft S swell with a 11-second period. The energy is pumpin’ at 557, so there’s proper power in the water. That’s a solid groundswell, and for a reef break like this, it’s gonna line up beautifully. The water’s sittin’ around 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the extra rubber at home. This is the best on offer, no question. The only heads-up is that the swell is just over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners, but for intermediates and up, it’s gonna be a ripper session. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so get there early.

Saturday the 15th is a weird one. A tiny 1ft SSE swell, but check the period – 23 seconds! That’s a very long-period groundswell. That energy is still 316, which is decent, but with that period, it’s gonna break really straight at a beach break. For a reef like Towradgi, it might actually be a bit tricky, but the glassy morning conditions make it worth a look if you’re keen. Sunday the 16th morning is another goodie – glassy, with a 4ft S swell, 10-second period, energy at 264. Clean, fun, and easy paddlin’.

After that, the run fades out. Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th is back to small, weak, and onshore-chop. Not much to chase.

So, bottom line: If you’re after a real surf, you’re waitin’ until Friday the 14th. That’s the standout. The 10th of August is a decent second option, but the 14th is where it’s at. The long-range stuff on the 15th and 16th is promising but less certain. Get out there when it’s good.

Rusty.

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