Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, and while there's a bit of a slow patch later on, the first week and a half is looking pretty tasty for the Two Ways crew.

The main event is a punchy, consistent run of Southern Hemisphere groundswells hitting the reef. The water's sitting at a warm 86°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

We kick off on Sunday the 12th with a fun 5ft south swell, period 12 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy's already moderate, and it's clean. It's a good warm-up, but the real meat starts Monday morning the 13th. The swell bumps up to 5ft, still from the south, with a clean 11-second period and a light cross-off. The energy is pumping, and it's still clean. Monday afternoon holds the same size and quality.

Tuesday the 14th is a bit of a write-off with a strong cross-shore wind and a choppy mess, so give that a miss. Wednesday the 15th is where it's at. The swell is a consistent 4ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to a very long 15 seconds, and the energy is cranking. Plus, the wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is a standout window for the more experienced surfers—that long period will wrap nicely around the reef, but it might be a bit shifty for the beginners.

Thursday the 16th keeps the good times rolling with similar conditions, just a touch smaller. We get a bit of a lull from Friday the 17th through the weekend, with smaller, chopped-up conditions. But hold tight, because Monday the 20th brings a nice 3ft south swell back with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is back up, and it's clean again.

Now, the real highlight of the whole forecast is around the 22nd and 23rd. On Wednesday the 22nd, the morning turns glassy with a 4ft SSW swell and a massive 18-second period. The energy is very strong. This is “excellent for experienced surfers” territory. The following day, Thursday the 23rd, the wind goes light offshore from the NW, and the swell is a solid 4ft with a 15-second period. The energy is still very high. This is the pick of the bunch—big, clean, long-period groundswell on a reef. If you're not an expert, this one might be pushing it at over 5ft.

The final few days from the 24th onward see the swell size drop and the wind turn more onshore, so it's a case of getting out early. The 26th and 27th have some glassy mornings but with smaller, weaker swells. The 27th is a real fade-out with onshore wind and marginal conditions.

When it's on, it's on. This is a reef break that can get crowded, so keep an eye out for the other regulars. The standout days are definitely Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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