Surf Forecasts:
Tweed River Breakwall surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tweed River Breakwall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for the Tweed River Breakwall. The swell just can’t seem to get its act together with the wind, so we’re in for a long stretch of frustrating, choppy, and generally poor surf. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
We’re kicking off Friday the 14th of August with tiny, weak 2ft SSE swell and a measly 84 combined energy. To make matters worse, a cross-shore breeze is already chopping it up. This flat, messy trend carries right through, with nothing worth paddling out for until we hit a bit of a tease on Wednesday the 19th. That morning we see a jump to 5ft SE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy hitting 797 – that’s got some grunt. But it’s still coming in cross-shore with a slight chop, and the forecast calls it marginal at best. The bigger, longer-period swell might give it a bit of shape, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. Honestly, not one of these days offers a standout session.
There’s a gap of total flatness and poor conditions right through to the 22nd of August, when we finally get a surprise. Saturday the 22nd afternoon shows a little 2ft E swell, but here’s the kicker – the wind swings to a light offshore from the WNW. Combined energy is only 94, so it’s tiny, but it’ll be clean and glassy. For a patient surfer on a log, that’s the absolute best on offer in this whole period. It’s surfable but very ordinary – just about the only window of clean waves.
Then it’s back to the chop. Sunday the 23rd afternoon sees a jump to 5ft SE swell with a long 11-second period and 447 energy, but a fresh cross-shore wind ruins it, making it lumpy and horrible. The following week looks similar – small, onshore, and poor until the very end. Friday the 28th of August morning gets a solid 8ft SSE swell with 1205 combined energy – that’s a serious amount of water moving. But with a fresh cross-shore wind and a moderate chop, it’s only going to appeal to experienced surfers who don’t mind a battle. It’s marginal, not a classic.
So, what’s the call? If you’ve got a longboard and patience, the clean little window on the 22nd afternoon is your best shot. For the big-wave crowd, the 28th morning might offer some power, but don’t expect beauty. Otherwise, it’s a quiet two weeks. The Tweed River Breakwall is consistent by nature, so this poor run is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
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115 | 306 | 28 | 43 | 106 | 81 | 85 | 165 | 327 | 280 | 308 | 266 | 251 | 113 | 515 | 166 | 100 | 84 | 100 | 69 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.83m | 9:44AM1.43m | 9:59PM1.70m | 10:24AM1.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48AM0.22m | 3:36PM0.27m | 4:21AM0.28m | 4:18PM0.38m | 4:52AM0.34m | 5:01PM0.50m | 5:22AM0.40m | 5:48PM0.62m | 5:55AM0.45m | 6:48PM0.73m | 6:34AM0.50m | 8:12PM0.80m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 18 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
28 | 37 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 81 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 113 | 93 | 77 | 86 | 84 | 100 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | — | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 14 | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
1 | 26 | 28 | 4 | — | 17 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 4 | — | — | 76 | 151 | 166 | 100 | 64 | 42 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 11 | E 16 | E 16 | E 18 | SE 18 | E 15 | S 18 | SE 17 | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | E 13 | S 8 | ESE 7 | — |
— | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | 3 | 45 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 8 | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 3 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
115 | 306 | 1 | 43 | 106 | 3 | 85 | 165 | 327 | 280 | 308 | 266 | 251 | — | 515 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.











