Towradgi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Towradgi over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the next week or so is a bit of a slow grind. We’re looking at a lot of small, choppy, onshore days, so you’ll be waiting for a window. The standout window is shaping up to be Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th of September. That’s where the real energy kicks in, but it comes with a big caveat – this is serious size and it’s for experienced surfers only.

For the early part of the week, from Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th, it’s pretty ordinary. Sunday has a small 3ft S swell at 10 seconds, but it’s a cross-on NE breeze at 6 mph making it messy. Monday morning (14th) is the only slightly rideable window early on, with a 2ft S swell at 11 seconds, and a light NNW cross-off breeze at 3 mph making it clean. The combined swell energy is weak at 153. Still, it’s tiny.

Then we hit the big stuff. Wednesday morning the 16th sees a solid 10ft S swell at 10 seconds rolling in. The wind is a fresh SSW cross-off at 22 mph, so it’s clean but heavy. The combined energy is strong at 1400. This is serious wave energy, and at over 8ft, it’s expert territory only. The afternoon pushes up to 12ft S swell at 10 seconds with a cross-shore wind, which will be lumpy and dangerous. Thursday morning the 17th is the pick of the big swell: still a 10ft S swell at 10 seconds, but with a moderate SSW cross-off at 16 mph keeping it cleaner. The combined energy is very strong at 3208. This is a powerful, clean wave. The period is average, so it’ll be a bit soft for a reef, but the size makes up for it. Thursday afternoon drops to 7ft SSE swell at 9 seconds, but the wind goes cross-on and choppy.

After that big pulse, things drop back. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are back to small, onshore slop. Saturday morning the 19th has a tiny 2ft SE swell at 10 seconds, but the wind goes glassy (0 mph WSW), so if you’re desperate for a longboard cruise, it’s an option. Combined energy is weak at 199.

The second week, from the 20th onwards, is mostly small and average. Sunday the 20th is flat with a 1ft S swell. There’s a possible window on Monday the 21st with a 8ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, but it’s onshore and messy. The following days are small, mostly under 3ft, with onshore winds.

Looking at the very end of the forecast, Sunday the 27th of September afternoon shows some potential. A 4ft S swell at 10 seconds with glassy conditions (N wind at 3 mph) is a promising combo, and the combined energy is moderate at 345. It’s still a while away, so keep an eye on it. Monday the 28th morning has a bigger 7ft S swell at 11 seconds with a light cross-on, but it’s likely to be too big and a bit bumpy for a great session.

Best Bet: If you’re an experienced surfer, Thursday morning the 17th of September at Towradgi. You’ve got a solid 10ft S swell with clean cross-off winds. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. For everyone else, the glassy Sunday afternoon the 27th of September looks like the best chance for a clean, fun-sized wave.

Rusty.

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