Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with 808 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Towradgi. This is a reef setup that’s very consistent, exposed to the swell, and it loves an easterly direction. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild there.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are not really worth paddling out for. Saturday the 8th has a tiny 2ft south swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but the combined energy is only 91, so it’s pretty weak. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th see some size increase, but the wind is all over the place, and the quality is poor. Tuesday the 11th cleans up nicely with a moderate offshore wind from the west, but the swell is only 2ft – not enough to get excited about.
The real standout is Thursday the 13th. That morning, we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a combined energy of 1162, so there’s some serious power in the water. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, making it clean. This is one for the experienced crew only – that’s big for a reef, and it’ll be challenging. The 9-second period means it’s a bit short, but the energy is undeniable.
Friday the 14th morning is also a beauty. The wind drops to nothing, glassy as a mirror, with a 4ft south swell and 250 energy. That’s a lovely, clean morning wave for the intermediate surfer, though the swell is a bit weak for the experienced.
The following weekend, Saturday the 15th, has a 5ft south swell in the morning with clean conditions, but the 8-second period is a bit short, making it a bit mushy. Sunday the 16th afternoon looks better – glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, period up to 9 seconds, and energy of 231. That’s a nice, clean option.
Looking further out, the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th have some size (5ft) but onshore winds ruin it. The best bet in the second week looks like Saturday the 22nd afternoon, with a 4ft swell from the ENE, a 9-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the west. Combined energy is 316, so it’s got a bit of push. It’s a promising call, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, Thursday the 13th is the standout for the big wave hunters, and Friday the 14th and Sunday the 16th are the best for a clean, fun session. Don't waste your time on the first few days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 44 | 34 | 48 | 65 | 161 | 277 | 573 | 404 | 170 | 73 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 61 | 37 | 808 | 709 | 169 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 3:43AM1.08m | 4:11PM1.61m | 5:06AM1.09m | 5:17PM1.72m | 6:14AM1.14m | 6:17PM1.81m | 7:10AM1.22m | 7:11PM1.87m | 7:58AM1.29m | 8:00PM1.89m | 8:43AM1.35m | 8:47PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.52m | 11:14PM0.39m | 10:30AM0.51m | 00:19AM0.28m | 11:36AM0.46m | 1:13AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.39m | 2:00AM0.12m | 1:31PM0.33m | 2:44AM0.09m | 2:22PM0.29m | 3:25AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 44 | 34 | 48 | 65 | 161 | 71 | 573 | 404 | 170 | 73 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 56 | 37 | 335 | 709 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | NE 4 | NE 10 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | SW 6 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 45 | 52 | 61 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | E 14 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | N 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 2 | NNW 2 | N 2 | N 3 | ENE 7 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 277 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 808 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 456 | 23 | 35 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 167 | 12 | 0 | 81 | 0 |
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