Surf Forecasts:
Tweed River Breakwall surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tweed River Breakwall this week:
The surf forecast for Tweed River Breakwall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tweed River Breakwall in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. 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 (Sep 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tweed River Breakwall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Tweed River Breakwall.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a quiet one. Most of the time we’re looking at tiny, weak swell and messy conditions. The Tweed River Breakwall is a consistent spot, but it’s not gonna save us here. The first real glimpse of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until Thursday the 10th of September, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary.
That Thursday morning, the 10th, is the one standout across the whole period. We’ve got a glassy, clean surface with a light breeze out of the NNE, and the water’s sitting at a mild 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The swell is small, about 2ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (81). It’s surfable, but don’t expect any fireworks. The waves will be small and a bit soft, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, this is your best window. The wind is glassy, and that’s a major positive, keeping things clean.
The other little window that shows a pulse is Friday the 11th of September. The swell bumps up a touch to 3ft from the SE (125 combined energy), but the wind turns cross-onshore in the morning and onshore in the afternoon, so it’s gonna be choppy and messy. Not really worth getting excited about.
Then there’s another glassy morning on Sunday the 13th of September, with a clean 2ft SE swell (100 energy), but again, it’s just ordinary. The same story repeats on Tuesday the 15th of September, with a glassy morning and tiny 2ft E swell (61 energy). It’s surfable, but just barely.
Honestly, this is a long stretch of small, weak surf. The Tweed River Breakwall is an exposed point break that usually handles swell well, but the energy just isn’t there. The best advice I can give is to pencil in the morning of Thursday the 10th for a chance at a glassy session on small waves. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the forecast again later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | N 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 5 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
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50 | 65 | 46 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 88 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 96 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 23 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:41PM1.41m | 11:20AM1.50m | 11:28PM1.27m | 12:19PM1.49m | 00:27AM1.14m | 1:29PM1.49m | 1:44AM1.05m | 2:50PM1.54m | 3:16AM1.03m | 4:06PM1.62m | 4:37AM1.09m | 5:11PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.36m | 4:53AM0.26m | 5:35PM0.42m | 5:38AM0.30m | 6:46PM0.49m | 6:33AM0.35m | 8:15PM0.52m | 7:45AM0.38m | 9:46PM0.47m | 9:06AM0.38m | 10:58PM0.39m | 10:22AM0.33m | 11:54PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
50 | 65 | 46 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 4 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | NE 5 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | NE 5 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 11 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 11 |
4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | N 6 | SSE 3 | ENE 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 4 |
— | 9 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 16 | 96 | — | 10 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 143 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 264 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 205 | 0 |
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Information about the Tweed River Breakwall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tweed River Breakwall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tweed River Breakwall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tweed River Breakwall 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 (Tweed River Breakwall) 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 Tweed River Breakwall 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.
Tweed River Breakwall is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











