Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this stretch of coast for a long time. Let’s be straight with each other: the next 16 days are a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of challenging conditions, with a few brief windows where it might just come together. The first solid recommendation doesn’t kick off until Tuesday, July 29th, and even then, it’s a gamble. There’s a gap of a couple of days before that, and the whole run is punctuated by messy, wind-affected surf.

We’re starting with Two Ways, a reef setup that likes a SE swell direction. On Tuesday, July 28th, the wind is howling onshore and the swell is there, but it’s just poor – a score of 0 out of 10 tells you everything. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first real chance comes on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the SSW, but the real story is the period. It’s a massive 18 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell. That energy is substantial (1183) and will wrap in nicely. The wind is a light breeze from the SSE, which is onshore, but light. It’s marginal, with a score of 2, but it’s the best on offer so far. The afternoon is a bit smaller, 3 ft, with the same long period, but the wind goes cross-onshore.

Thursday, July 30th and Friday, August 1st are more of the same: marginal. Swell hovers around 3 ft to 4 ft, still with a long 16-second period, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. The energy is moderate (989 to 1344), but the quality is lacking.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday, August 2nd through the end of the first week is a write-off. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze, the swell gets messy, and scores drop to zero. The combined energy drops too (773 to 879), so it’s not just the wind – the swell is losing its mojo.

The second week starts with a slight improvement. Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th have swell around 4 ft to 4 ft, but the period drops back to 14-15 seconds. The wind is still cross-onshore, but lighter. Scores are a 1 or 2, which is just a whisper of a chance. The energy is moderate (851 to 1117).

Wednesday, August 7th to Friday, August 9th is another poor run. The swell builds, but so does the wind and the chop. The energy starts climbing (up to 1829 on the 8th) but the quality is awful.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th bring a big change. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSE, with a solid 16-second period. The energy is very strong (3024). The wind on the morning of the 10th is a gentle breeze from the SSW, still cross-onshore, but lighter. The score is a 3 out of 10, which is the best we’ve seen. This is for experienced surfers only – 8 ft is a solid wave at a reef. The crowds at Two Ways can be a problem at times, so heads up.

Monday, August 12th is the standout. The swell is still 7 ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period. The wind is a slight air from the ESE – almost glassy. The energy is strong (1872). The score is a 3 again, but with that light wind, it could be the cleanest session of the whole forecast. The wind direction is cross-on, but so light it’s basically a non-issue. This is your best bet all week.

Tuesday, August 13th and Wednesday, August 14th see the swell drop back to 5 ft to 6 ft, with the wind still light. The energy is still strong (1683 to 1949), but the scores are a 2 or 3. The wind goes onshore again, which is a shame.

So, if you’re looking for one true standout, it’s Monday, August 12th. The combination of strong, long-period swell from the SSE, light wind, and a moderate energy level (1872) makes it the pick of the bunch. The 7 ft swell is big, so it’s not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s the cleanest window we’ve got. The 18-second swell on the 29th was promising, but the wind was just a bit too onshore. This one, with the glassy start, is the one to circle.

Stay frothy, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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