Tweed River Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for the Tweed River Breakwall. I gotta be straight with you—the next week and a half is pretty average. We're looking at small, short-period swell and almost constant cross or cross-onshore breezes. That means a lot of lumpy, choppy water and not much push. The water's sitting at 70°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The first real chance of something decent doesn't pop up until Friday the 18th of September, and even then it's a mixed bag.

Let's talk about that Friday morning, the 18th. We've got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SSE, with moderate wave energy (1508). That's a fair bit of juice, and it'll be too much for the beginners. The problem is the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the S at 12 mph, which will keep things lumpy. It's a marginal call at best. The breakwall is a point break, so it can handle some size, but the conditions aren't doing it any favours. For the experienced crew, it might be the only session worth paddling out for, but don't expect any kind of grooming.

The following Saturday morning, the 19th, drops back to a more manageable 4ft from the ESE with a period bumping up to 11 seconds, so there's some proper groundswell energy in there (429). The wind looks better too—light and variable from the N at 6 mph. That's the closest we get to clean conditions in this outlook. It's a shame the swell direction (ESE) isn't quite the optimum ENE for the break, but with that long period, the wave shape should be better, and the sets will be more organised. This is your pick of the bunch, but it's still only a marginal rating, so keep the expectations in check.

Beyond that, we fade back into tiny, weak, onshore-affected dribble right through to the end of the month. The swell on the 25th of September morning shows 6ft from the ENE with an 8-second period (561), but it's onshore wind, which will mess up the face. It's another marginal one for the keen.

So, to be honest, there are no true standouts here. If you're desperate, the Saturday the 19th morning is your best bet for the cleanest, most lined-up waves, but the swell is modest. The Friday the 18th morning has the size for the experts, but the wind is a problem. The rest of the period is a write-off. This is a blank run for the area, and it's not unusual to see a stretch like this.

Rusty.

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