Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Two Ways over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit flat and messy. The first few days are a write-off – we’re talking marginal conditions with onshore winds and very average energy. There’s a real lull here from now until about the 26th, so don’t get your hopes up for the next week or so.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 26th. The morning brings some clean glassy conditions with the wind going totally calm, and a solid 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in. The swell period is a nice 15 seconds, which means long lines and proper shape. By the afternoon, it gets even better – still glassy with a slight air, and the combined energy is cranking at 1152 (moderate wave energy). This is the standout of the whole run. Two Ways is a reef break, and with that long period groundswell, it’ll be working well, especially if you know the take-off zones. It’s an intermediate spot, and with the occasional crowd factor, you might have to share, but this is clean surf and it’s worth the paddle.

After that little window, the wind starts to creep back in, and we’re back to cross-on breezes and smaller waves. The swell hangs around at around 3-5ft for a few days, but the quality drops right off. Nothing to write home about.

Now, the big one. Look at the 30th of August. We’ve got a 10ft SSW swell marching in with a 18-second period. The combined energy is monstrous – 5476 (very strong wave energy). This is a serious, expert-only swell. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be pristine, but the power is huge. This isn’t for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’s a big day out. The period is very long, so the waves will be fat and fast, and at a reef setup like Two Ways, it’ll be a proper test. The swell direction from the SSW is exactly what this spot wants (optimum is SE, but close enough to work). Expect inevitable crowds on a day like this.

That big pulse lingers into the 31st with 7ft SSW and a 16-second period, still plenty of energy, but the wind is more cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy.

After that, the swell fades out into the first days of September, with smaller waves and onshore winds returning. The water temp is sitting at 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

Bottom line: Don’t bother until the 26th. The 26th is your clean glassy day for intermediates. The 30th is the big one, but it’s for experts only. That’s the pick.

- Rusty

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