
Surf Forecasts:
Towradgi surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming down the line for Towradgi.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Monday afternoon kicks things off with a messy 5ft east-northeast swell, but that cross-on northeasterly at 12 mph is making it choppy and uninviting. Not one to paddle out for.
Tuesday morning sees a drop to 4ft and the wind swings north, becoming cross-off. That early session is clean and worth a look if you’re keen for a few turns, but the real action doesn’t start until later in the week.
Wednesday morning is the first real standout. The wind goes west at 6 mph, offshore, and we’ve got a clean 3ft east-northeast swell with a 10-second period. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a solid morning session for the intermediate crew.
Friday morning is the best on offer in the first week. A glassy 5ft south swell rolls in, with a 9-second period. The wind is dead calm, nothing but glass. That’s Towradgi at its cleanest, and the wave energy is moderate (381). If you can get out there, that’s the one.
Now, the second week. Saturday morning holds a 4ft south swell with a moderate offshore breeze, clean and tidy. Not huge, but fun.
Then we get to Thursday, July 30. That’s a proper groundswell. A 6ft south swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1192, which is strong. The wind is northwest at 9 mph, cross-off, and conditions are clean. That’s a big, powerful swell for Towradgi, and it’s a solid intermediate to expert day. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays clean with a 12-second period.
The real monster is Tuesday, August 4. A 10ft south swell, 11-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3755. That’s a big, powerful, deep-water pulse. The wind is calm, dead glassy in the morning. This is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees an 8ft south-southeast swell, but an onshore easterly makes it a bit tricky. The morning is the standout of the entire forecast.
Overall, Towradgi is a very consistent reef break, and it’s exposed to the south-east. The best windows are Friday morning, July 24, for clean, fun waves, and the morning of Tuesday, August 4, for a real, heavy, expert-level session. The water is a touch warmer than usual, so don’t need the thickest rubber.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
572 | 419 | 331 | 286 | 218 | 179 | 175 | 103 | 73 | 73 | 203 | 351 | 290 | 787 | 358 | 244 | 324 | 332 | 239 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.32m | 1:56PM1.36m | 1:51AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.39m | 2:50AM1.07m | 3:45PM1.43m | 3:58AM1.01m | 4:37PM1.49m | 5:06AM1.00m | 5:26PM1.55m | 6:04AM1.03m | 6:09PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.61m | 7:22AM0.46m | 8:08PM0.66m | 8:02AM0.53m | 9:23PM0.68m | 8:45AM0.58m | 10:39PM0.66m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:41PM0.61m | 10:24AM0.61m | 00:29AM0.53m | 11:17AM0.60m | 1:10AM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
572 | 419 | 331 | 286 | 218 | 179 | 175 | 103 | 73 | 73 | 203 | 351 | 290 | 787 | 358 | 244 | 324 | 332 | 239 | 198 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
93 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SSE 20 | — | S 20 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — |
21 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 81 | — | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | — | W 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — |
4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Towradgi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Towradgi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Towradgi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Towradgi surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Towradgi) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Towradgi may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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