Surf Forecasts:
Tweed River Breakwall surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tweed River Breakwall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's go for the Imperial version.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim around the Tweed River Breakwall. There’s a big, quiet gap right at the start with zero surf worth paddling out for. It’s not until the morning of Thursday the 27th of August that things finally turn around, so we’re looking at more than a week of flat or messy junk before that. The good news? That one morning could be the diamond in the rough.
From now through to late in the month, it’s mostly poor surf conditions. The swell is small – mostly between 2 ft and 6 ft – but the winds are all wrong. We’ve got cross-onshore breezes nearly every session, stiffening up from the ESE and SE, with only 0 to 1 scores across the board. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild, so don’t expect any surprises there. Honestly, even Friday the 21st gives us a brief glassy window in the morning with a tiny 4 ft east swell, but it’s a weak, short-period windswell (7 seconds, energy just 152) and it’s so small and ordinary it’s barely a mention. After that, we slide right back into poor conditions until the 26th.
Now, the standout. Thursday the 27th of August morning – that’s the one to circle. We get a clean looking 5 ft swell from the southeast, a light offshore breeze blowing out of the WSW, and a proper jump in energy (348). It’s going to be clean, with that offshore wind grooming up the point break nicely. This is a point break that works best on an ENE direction, and we’re getting SE, so it’s a bit off the ideal, but the conditions are the best in the whole 16-day window. Sometimes this spot does get a crowd though, so don’t be surprised if there’s a few out. That size is fine for intermediates, so it’s not a beginners’ session.
After that, the rest of the month and into early September drops right back off into weak, messy junk with hardly any energy. The last few days of August and into September 1st are mostly under 3 ft, broken windows and cross-shore chop.
Look, the takeaway is simple: if you’re keen, hold out for that Thursday the 27th morning and get out there early. It’s the only time the river mouth is going to give you anything half-decent in the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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227 | 223 | 259 | 228 | 276 | 322 | 521 | 167 | 196 | 120 | 232 | 196 | 159 | 130 | 108 | 109 | 91 | 99 | 94 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:33PM1.56m | 11:04AM1.42m | 11:04PM1.41m | 11:47AM1.40m | 11:37PM1.27m | 12:37PM1.37m | 00:13AM1.15m | 1:39PM1.36m | 1:05AM1.04m | 2:53PM1.38m | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM0.34m | 5:01PM0.50m | 5:22AM0.40m | 5:48PM0.62m | 5:55AM0.45m | 6:48PM0.73m | 6:34AM0.50m | 8:12PM0.80m | 7:27AM0.55m | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 9 | — | E 15 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
23 | 25 | 4 | 27 | — | 4 | 192 | 167 | 196 | 62 | 232 | 196 | 159 | 130 | 108 | 109 | 91 | 99 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 8 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
12 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 58 | 121 | 6 | 120 | 3 | — | 67 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | SE 7 | — | S 9 |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
227 | 223 | 259 | 228 | 276 | 322 | 521 | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 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.











