Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Imperial Version

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

Well, we’ve got a bit of a slow starter, but things are shaping up for a couple of real standouts. The first solid opportunity hits you right on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st. Two Ways is looking like the pick of the early week. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 1630 (moderate to strong). The kicker? The wind is glassy, dead calm from the SW at just 3 mph. That means the surface will be like a mirror, absolutely perfect for an intermediate surfer. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. Be aware, the long period swell can make it a bit walled at beach breaks, but for a reef like Two Ways, it’s going to line up beautifully. Just keep an eye on the crowds, they can be around sometimes.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a bit of a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the quality drops. The swell sticks around 6 ft to 7 ft, but it’s messy with a cross-onshore breeze, so the surf is going to be a bit of a battle. Not worth paddling out for.

We’ve got a long gap of iffy conditions from Friday the 4th right through to Tuesday the 8th. The swell drops off, the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the energy is low. There’s a brief moment of hope on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th, with a glassy 3 ft swell, but it’s too small to get excited about.

The real action starts to build again later in the second week. By the morning of Wednesday, September 16th, we’re looking at another standout. The swell is back up to 5 ft from the SSW, with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is 1852, so there’s a solid push of water. And the wind? Glassy again, from the SW at just 3 mph. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The wave height is getting into the range where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the competent crew, it’s going to be epic. The morning of the 16th is the clear winner of the whole forecast period.

Overall, it’s a classic case of waiting for the right windows. The first Tuesday and the last Wednesday are your best bets. The rest of the time is mostly marginal, but those two sessions look like they’ll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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