Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a slow start for Two Ways, but don't write it off just yet. The real standout is a classic groundswell event that builds into the first week of September, offering some of the cleanest, longest-period waves you'll see in a while.

The water temp is sitting right around 85°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Alright, let's get into it. The first real action kicks off on Monday the 31st of August. The morning is a bit average with a cross-breeze, but by Monday afternoon, the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph, and we've got a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (2165), and it's going to be clean. That's the start of something good.

The standout window is Tuesday the 1st of September. Morning and afternoon both deliver glassy conditions with a light west then SSW breeze at just 3 mph. The swell holds around 6 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, with a very long 15-second period. The energy is moderate to strong (1469-1554). This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, offering well-shaped, powerful waves. The sets will be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out easier. It's an intermediate spot, but with that size and power, it's best for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September see the wind and swell direction shift, bringing onshore conditions and less quality. The swell drops, and the period shortens, moving into more marginal territory.

We get a brief return to glassy conditions on Friday the 4th of September afternoon, with a 5 ft SSE swell and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (523) but the wind is calm. It's a good session, but the swell is smaller and weaker.

The surf then continues to fade and become inconsistent through the first week of September. The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a small window of clean, glassy conditions around the 9th and 10th of September, with a 2 ft to 4 ft SSW groundswell of 17-18 seconds. The energy is moderate (709-829). It's small, but the glassy wind and long period will make for some fun, clean little waves.

Later in the second week, from the 12th of September, a modest swell rebuilds with a moderate cross-offshore wind. The wind is a bit stronger at 12 mph, but it's clean. The swell holds around 3 ft to 5 ft from the south with a moderate period of 13-14 seconds. It's not a standout, but it's rideable.

For the best of the whole forecast, don't miss Tuesday the 1st of September. The combination of the large, long-period SSW groundswell, glassy conditions, and the reef break setup at Two Ways is the clear winner. Expect clean, powerful, and well-shaped waves.

Rusty.

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