Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is for Two Ways – this 16-day forecast is a bit of a grind, with a whole lot of average to straight-up poor conditions, and just one real standout that’s got me keen. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is dead average for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in shorts or a spring suit.

The first week is mostly a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the wind is all wrong – mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a moderate breeze that’s ruining the surface. You’ve got a small 4 ft to 4 ft south-southwest swell, but the long 16 second period means it’s a groundswell. That’s a plus for this reef, but the wind just kills the quality. The combined energy is moderate, up to 1026, but it’s lumpy and chopped up. This stretch is more about frustration than fun.

There’s a possible window on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning has a light westerly, which is a cross-offshore wind. The swell is 4 ft from the south-southwest with a very long 18 second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1153, and the report says “clean.” This is the best session on offer, but it’s still just a marginal call for experienced surfers. The reef can handle that long period, so shape should be decent, but it’s a tease.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a tough slog. From Thursday the 6th of August through to Sunday the 9th, the swell picks up to 6 ft, but it’s a short-period SSE windswell (8 to 11 seconds), which is just not the same. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops below 1000. The conditions are “poor,” and the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, hang in there for Monday the 10th of August. The morning is glassy. That’s all you need to hear. A light south-southwest wind, glassy conditions, and a 5 ft SSE swell with a 10 second period. The combined energy is a moderate 769, but it’s the glass that makes it. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your standout. It’s not a big swell, but it will be clean, lined up, and fun for an intermediate. Crowds are “sometimes” a problem, so get there early.

After that, the window slams shut. Tuesday the 11th through to the 14th of August sees onshore winds and smaller, weaker swell. The last day, Friday the 14th of August, has a massive 20 second period groundswell with a strong combined energy of 1333, but the wind is onshore, making it a big, close-out mess. Not worth it.

So, first week is a wash. Wednesday the 5th is a maybe, but Monday the 10th of August is the one to circle. The rest is a long gap of mediocrity. It’s not a total blank, but it’s close. Forecasts can change, so keep a look out, but pick your moment wisely.

Rusty.

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