
Surf Forecasts:
Two Ways surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Two Ways this week:
The surf forecast for Two Ways over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Two Ways in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Two Ways over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so the pick of the bunch for this whole stretch is Two Ways, a reef break that needs a bit of intermediate skill, but when it’s on, it’s on. The coming week is a bit of a mixed bag with some marginal conditions, but we’ve got a few standout windows that are worth getting excited about.
The first real chance to get in the water is Sunday morning, the 19th of July. It’s not big, with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a huge plus – it’ll be clean as a whistle. The swell energy is moderate at 324, and the 13-second period from the SSW means there’s some decent shape to it.
Now, for the real highlight. Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th of July is where it’s at. Starting Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE, with a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NE at 15 km/h. The energy is building nicely, sitting at 406. By Thursday morning, the 23rd, it gets even better: 5ft from the SSE, still clean cross-offshore winds, and the energy jumps to 662. This is the best of the lot. The break is fairly consistent, but keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get there early.
Friday the 24th of July morning is also a beauty, with a 3ft SSW swell, light cross-offshore winds, and energy at 521. But the real gem is Friday afternoon: glassy conditions, 4ft from the SE, and energy at 530. That’s a session you’ll remember.
After that, we hit a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds from the SSE and S, making things pretty choppy and messy. The swell does build, but the quality drops. From the 27th of July through the 2nd of August, the swell gets bigger, pushing 5ft to 7ft, and the energy gets strong, hitting 2759 at one point, but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s mostly onshore, so the surface will be bumpy. For the bigger days, like the 30th of July when the swell hits 7ft from the SSW, that’s expert territory, and with the wind being cross-onshore, it’s going to be a bumpy, challenging paddle. Those bigger swells have a long period of 17 seconds, which is classic groundswell energy, but at a beach/reef setup like this, it can get a bit fat and straight. It might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild to report.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th of July. Aim for the morning sessions for the cleanest lines. The second week looks promising in size, but the wind is likely to keep things messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 18 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
222 | 189 | 183 | 164 | 215 | 220 | 298 | 484 | 284 | 341 | 236 | 196 | 192 | 267 | 316 | 339 | 387 | 345 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:50AM0.96m | 4:08PM1.07m | 4:33AM0.93m | 4:36PM1.02m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:03PM0.95m | 6:06AM0.81m | 5:29PM0.86m | 7:08AM0.75m | 5:56PM0.78m | 8:48AM0.71m | 6:32PM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.21m | 9:48AM0.20m | 10:26PM0.20m | 10:21AM0.30m | 11:00PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.39m | 11:36PM0.25m | 11:29AM0.48m | 00:16AM0.28m | 12:11PM0.56m | 1:08AM0.32m | 1:31PM0.62m | 2:30AM0.35m | ||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
158 | 175 | 140 | 126 | 109 | 152 | 180 | 231 | 202 | 180 | 196 | 196 | 192 | 267 | 316 | 339 | 387 | 345 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
222 | 189 | 183 | 164 | 215 | 202 | 152 | 484 | 284 | 341 | 236 | 173 | 111 | 73 | 123 | 258 | 275 | 330 | 277 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 17 | S 18 | WNW 9 | S 15 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 |
33 | 47 | 68 | 81 | 70 | 220 | 298 | 64 | 155 | 34 | 22 | 13 | 28 | 66 | 54 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 172 | 453 | 0 | 44 | 198 | 172 | 172 | 453 | 437 | 446 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Two Ways Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Two Ways provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Two Ways can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Two Ways 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 (Two Ways) 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 Two Ways 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.
Two Ways is 105 km (65 miles) from the city of Gan. If you plan a holiday in Huvadhoo Atoll, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gan. Gan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










