Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ up for Two Ways over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, Saturday the 25th is pretty average. Winds are light, sure, but that swell is coming from the SE with a short period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is only moderate (769). It’s a cross shore wind, so the surface is a bit rippled. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Sunday the 26th though… that’s your first real standout. Morning is glassy, absolutely flat calm, with a clean 5 ft swell from the SE. The period lifts to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more push and shape. Combined energy is moderate (873). Afternoon stays glassy. This is the best on offer in the near term. Water temp is sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a steamer.

Monday the 27th gets messy. Cross-on winds pick up, and by afternoon it’s choppy with a risk of storms. The swell drops a touch, and the energy’s still moderate (729 morning, 556 afternoon). Not your day.

Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. Onshore wind, risk of thunderstorms, and poor conditions all day. Don’t even bother.

Wednesday the 29th brings a real shift. Swell direction swings to the SSW, and the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy hits strong (1258). But the swell height is only 3 ft, and the wind is onshore in the morning, cross-on in the afternoon. It’s a tease. The conditions are marginal, and a long period swell like this tends to break a bit straight at a beach break like Two Ways. It’s better suited to a reef or point, but there’s no real quality here for a paddle.

Thursday the 30th is similar. Morning has a 3 ft, 16-second SSW swell, strong energy (1060), but onshore wind. Afternoon sees the swell pick up to 5 ft from the SE, period drops to 10 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1443). But it’s cross-on and choppy. Hard work.

Now, here’s the next true standout. Friday the 31st. The afternoon session is where it’s at. A 4 ft SSW swell, period 16 seconds – that’s quality groundswell. Combined energy is very strong (1406). And the wind swings cross-offshore, leaving the surface clean. The scores say it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your pick for the end of the month.

Saturday the 1st of August has a similar pattern. Morning is a write-off with strong cross-on wind, but the afternoon cleans up again. Cross-offshore wind, a 6 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and very strong energy (1216). Another clean session, but the swell direction is a bit more east in it, so it might not be as lined up as the Friday.

From Sunday the 2nd through to Thursday the 6th, it’s a bit of a grind. The swell sticks around, mostly from the SSW then shifting to SSE, and heights bounce between 3 ft and 8 ft. The combined energy is often strong (up to 1840), but the wind is nearly always cross-on, so the surface is choppy. The bigger days – Tuesday the 4th (8 ft SSE) and Wednesday the 5th (8 ft SSE) – are for experienced surfers only. That’s big, solid, and messy. Not ideal for a relaxing paddle.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th offer a bit of relief. The swell drops to 6 ft-7 ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore. The energy is moderate to strong, and the surface has a bit of cross-chop. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Sunday the 9th sees the wind go cross-on again by afternoon, with choppy conditions and a risk of storms. The swell is 6 ft from the SSE. Not a great way to end the outlook.

Overall, your best bets are Sunday the 26th for the clean, glassy conditions and a solid 5 ft SE swell, and Friday the 31st afternoon for the clean, cross-offshore wind and a quality 4 ft SSW groundswell. The first week has the most reliable windows. The second week has bigger waves, but the wind is less cooperative, so keep an eye on the updates.

Rusty.

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