Tweed River Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Look, I’m gonna level with you. The Tweed River Breakwall is a point break that can be a gem, but this 16-day window is a real mixed bag and honestly, there’s a lot of waiting involved. The first week is mostly a write-off, but if you’re patient, there are a couple of windows that could be worth paddling out for.

The water is sitting at 69°F right now, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We start off Wednesday the 12th with a tiny 2ft easterly swell. The glassy conditions are a tease, but combined energy is only 69. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Don’t get excited.

From Thursday the 13th right through to Sunday the 16th, it’s all poor. The wind is a mess – cross, cross-on, choppy. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and short period. Not worth a second look.

Monday the 17th sees a spike in swell, hitting 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon. The combined energy fires up to 299 and then 519, which is decent. But the wind is a cross-on mess from the SSE, so it’s all chop. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Tuesday the 18th is similar. The morning swell peaks at 7ft with a combined energy of 968, which is strong. But again, cross-on winds and rain showers. Not for the guys with a 6’0” fish.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are still poor or marginal. The swell is still around 5ft to 4ft, but the cross and cross-on winds just won’t give us a break.

Now, here’s the standout. Keep your eyes on Saturday the 22nd. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 5ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, pushing combined energy to 361. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the north. This is the best window of the whole outlook. Clean conditions and a point break that will handle that swell nicely. It’s a consistent spot, so expect a few others out, but it’s worth the paddle.

Sunday the 23rd is another solid shout. The morning sees a 4ft easterly swell with a clean offshore wind from the WSW. Combined energy is 203. It’s a step down in size from Saturday, but offshore winds at a point break? Yes, please. This will be clean and fun, though the crowds are likely.

After that, it trails off again. Monday the 24th is ordinary, and from Tuesday the 25th onwards, the swell drops to under 3ft. The combined energy sinks below 200, and the onshore winds creep back in. By Wednesday the 27th, we’re looking at 2ft and energy in the 20s. A full blank run to end the outlook.

So, if you’re keen, pencil in Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. That’s the only real surf on offer. The rest? Leave it for the kooks.

Rusty.

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