
Surf Forecasts:
Tweed River Breakwall surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tweed River Breakwall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s be honest – the next 16 days are a total bust for decent waves at the Tweed River Breakwall. There’s no proper surf on the cards, just a long run of poor conditions with a couple of barely-there moments.
Right now, we’ve got a weak 5ft swell from the SE, but it’s getting hammered by a 25 km/h cross-onshore SSE wind, leaving it choppy and messy. Combined wave energy is only 233 – that’s weak – and the period’s a short 8 seconds, so no grunt. Water temp is 70°, about average for this time of year.
Friday the 11th through Sunday the 14th is all poor, with barely any waves. Monday and Tuesday stay flat with tiny 2ft windswell. Wednesday the 16th jumps to 7ft from the SE, but a strong 40 km/h SSE cross-shore wrecks it – combined energy hits 747, but it’s unsurfable. Thursday the 17th holds 6ft with a longer 10-second period, but cross-shore winds at 25 km/h keep it lumpy.
Friday the 18th morning is the closest to decent: 7ft from the SE at 9 seconds, combined energy of 977, and only a gentle cross-shore breeze. Still, it’s only marginal. Saturday the 19th morning has a clean 3ft swell with light cross-offshore wind, but it’s too small to get excited about.
Then another flat spell through Wednesday the 25th. Friday the 26th morning brings a 7ft ENE swell with 8-second period and light onshore wind, combined energy at 1003 – but still only marginal.
If I had to pick a standout, it’s the morning of Friday the 18th September and Saturday the 26th September morning, when the swell peaks and winds are light – but both are just marginal at best. The breakwall is consistent, but there’s nothing clean or powerful enough to get you out of bed.
For the wind junkies, the big breeze days on the 16th and 17th might be good for kiting, but for a surf, you’re better off waiting.
This is Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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139 | 96 | 37 | 120 | 85 | 62 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 41 | 29 | 473 | 651 | 569 | 589 | 468 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.55m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.57m | 9:26PM1.55m | 9:50AM1.56m | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:28AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.28m | 11:08AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.19m | 2:37PM0.22m | 3:04AM0.23m | 3:18PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:58PM0.41m | 4:02AM0.35m | 4:40PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.42m | 5:27PM0.64m | 5:00AM0.48m | 6:27PM0.73m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SE 11 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | SE 10 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 16 |
4 | 18 | 37 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 41 | 29 | 4 | 651 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 11 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 12 |
4 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 21 | SE 19 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
139 | 96 | 30 | 120 | 85 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 473 | 62 | 569 | 589 | 468 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 204 | 1 | 143 | 1743 | 39 | 40 | 1373 | 323 | 1 | 1 |
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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.
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