Surf spot

Towradgi

Forecast conditions and map view for Towradgi in Australia, NSW, Coal Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Coal Coast
Coordinates: -34.3864, 150.9149

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.3	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.8	5.6	5.9	5	5.3	4.6	4.6	4.9	4.8	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.7	5	5	4.8	5.8	5.4	5.7	5.8	6.5	6.8	7.3	7.4	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.2	6	6.2	6.5	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.4	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	35	33	30	30	28	30	29	36	25	20	16	14	17	14	13	14	16	18	12	16	12	8	5	56	79	69	80	99	86	101	105	132	134	124	107	126	120	100	84	70	56	38	42	58	46	43	37	37	36	29	28	25	22	20	17	14
Wind speed (km/h)	8.2	7.9	6.9	5.5	6.1	8.7	5.3	3.9	7.3	8.9	8.9	7.7	14.2	10.1	6.9	9.4	8.7	8	6.8	10.2	8.6	14	12.4	16.2	6.7	6.9	7.6	21.3	23.7	21.1	15.5	13.1	11.7	7.5	6.4	14.1	17.7	16	4.9	7	7.5	8	8.4	3.7	6.4	6.6	11.5	13.8	13.7	12.9	10.8	9.8	5.9	5.1	6.9	10.5
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Towradgi (NSW, Coal Coast) — surf spot description

Towradgi is a small beachbreak on the northern Illawarra coast, just north of Wollongong. It sits on an open stretch of sand with a generally exposed southeast-facing shoreline, so it picks up plenty of southerly to southeasterly swell and can get powerful when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly sand-bottom beachbreak
Break style: Can offer peaky, punchy waves with shifting peaks along the beach
Best on: Cleaner E/SE swell with west to northwest winds
Consistency: Fairly reliable for the region, but conditions change with sand movement

Surfing character

Towradgi tends to be best for surfers who like quick, responsive beachbreak waves rather than long, groomed points. On a good day it can produce fun, hollow sections and fast takeoffs, but it can also be closeout-prone when the swell gets too large or the banks aren’t set.

Conditions and hazards

Can handle size, but gets messy if the swell is too strong
Rips and currents can be noticeable, especially after bigger surf
Wind-sensitive, with onshore winds making it choppy quickly
As with many beaches on the NSW coast, bank quality varies seasonally

Crowd and vibe

Towradgi is generally a local beachbreak with a relaxed feel, though it can get busy when nearby breaks are crowded or conditions are good. It’s often a solid option for a quick surf if the winds and swell are right.