Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We're looking at the next 16 days for Two Ways, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water's sitting at a balmy 86°, which is pretty much spot-on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, the overall pattern: we've got a decent groundswell pulse pushing in, but the wind and tide conditions are going to be our main battle. There's no surf on offer right from the get-go, so we're waiting until Wednesday the 29th. Even then, it's touch and go.

Wednesday the 29th morning sees a clean, clear sky with a 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 18-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the south, which is a major positive for a reef break like Two Ways. The combined swell energy is strong, clocking in at 1217. But the report flags it as marginal due to tide, and the score reflects that we’re not quite getting the full potential. The afternoon drops off with a cross-onshore breeze messing with the surface.

Thursday the 30th brings a risk of thunderstorms and the swell ticks up slightly to 4ft - 4ft, still from the SSW with a long 16-second period. The wind swings a bit, but stays manageable. Again, the energy is solid (1042 and 1095), but conditions are described as marginal. Friday the 31st sees the swell hold at 4ft, but the wind turns cross-shore and picks up to 12-16 mph, creating a cross-chop. Not ideal.

Now, let's look at the standout moment. Saturday the 1st of August morning is interesting. There's a short-period 8ft S swell with only a 7-second period—so it's got height but it's a bit of a windswell. The combined energy is still very strong at 1302. However, the wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph. At 8ft, this is getting into expert-only territory at a reef, especially with that short period. It might offer some punchy, hollow waves but it's a daylight robbery kind of session only for the brave.

After that, we hit a real slump. From Sunday the 2nd through Thursday the 7th of August, the swell drops and the wind turns cross-onshore or onshore, with conditions described as "poor" or "marginal" consistently. The 8th and 9th of August are not much better, with messy 6ft - 6ft SSE swell and choppy conditions.

We get a little glimmer on Monday the 10th of August, with a 6ft SSE swell and a moderate 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore, but the energy is back over 1000 (1024 and 1067). It's still only a marginal call, but the cleanest option in that second week. Tuesday the 11th sees a 7ft SE swell with offshore south winds, but again, the conditions are flagged as marginal.

Honestly, looking at the whole run, there are no absolute crackers here. The best bet is probably that Wednesday the 29th morning session if you can nail the tide right, with the clean offshore breeze and that long groundswell. The Saturday the 1st of August is big but wild. For the rest, you're mostly looking at choppy, wind-affected waves or marginal conditions.

Keep an eye on the forecasts—it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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