Tweed River Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next fortnight is a bit of a mixed bag for the Tweed. The standout window is that first Saturday morning, 29 August, and then things get a bit grim before a couple of decent sessions pop up early September. The swell is mostly small and average, but when it aligns, there’s a fun wave to be had.

The Tweed River Breakwall is the only spot on the cards. It’s a consistent point break that handles an east-northeast swell well, and it’s the kind of place that can offer a proper wave when the conditions line up. Right now, the water is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

We kick off on Saturday, 22 August, with a tiny 2ft east-northeast swell. The morning’s a bit cloudy with a light westerly breeze, so it’s clean, but honestly, the wave energy is weak (58). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon turns glassy with no wind at all, making it super clean, but still just 2ft and weak (55). Nothing to get excited about.

Sunday, 23 August, is a write-off. The swell stays at 2ft, but a south-southeast wind kicks up a cross-shore chop, making conditions poor. The same goes for Monday, 24 August, with a slight increase to 3ft but onshore winds, so it’s messy. Tuesday, 25 August offers a little hope – the swell picks up to 3ft in the morning with a light north-northeast breeze, and the energy jumps to a moderate 226. It’s marginal, but there’s a pulse. The afternoon gets chopped up again.

Wednesday, 26 August, is a bit better. The swell is 3ft from the east, and with a light northwesterly cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean. The energy is moderate (135). It’s surfable, but still very ordinary. Thursday, 27 August, sees a bigger 4ft east-northeast swell (energy 253), but a south-easterly onshore breeze makes it choppy and poor. Friday, 28 August, is more of the same – 4ft but onshore.

Now, here’s your best bet. Saturday, 29 August morning – this is the real standout. The swell is 5ft from the east-northeast, and with a light north-easterly breeze, it goes glassy. The wave energy is solid at 238, and the conditions are clean. The breakwall will be offering proper, rideable waves, and with the light offshore/glass, it’ll be a fun session. The crowds are often here, so expect company, but it’s worth it.

The rest of that weekend and into the new week turns ugly. Sunday, 30 August, is poor with rain and a strong south-easterly. Monday, 31 August, brings heavy rain, a 7ft swell (energy 440) but with a 19 mph easterly onshore, so it’s just a messy, blown-out mess. This is too big for beginners and not pleasant for anyone.

Then, a little window opens on Tuesday, 1 September. The morning starts with 5ft east swell (energy 239) and glassy conditions – calm wind. The afternoon is even better, with 4ft and light north-northeast breeze, still glassy (energy 284). This is another clean, fun session, though the swell is a bit smaller than the 29th.

Wednesday, 2 September, sees a big jump in energy (1075) with a 6ft east swell and 11-second period, but a south-southeast cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. The long period means more energy, but at a beach break like this, it can be a bit straight. Thursday, 3 September, is poor with onshore winds.

Friday, 4 September, offers a final chance. The morning has 4ft east-northeast swell with a northwesterly cross-offshore breeze, making it clean (energy 228). It’s a solid, surfable option. The rest of the forecast fades into small, poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the clear standout is the morning of Saturday, 29 August, with Tuesday, 1 September, also worth a look. The rest is mostly a waiting game. Stay tuned, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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