Surf Forecasts:
Tow Hill Beach surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NW swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tow Hill Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Tow Hill Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tow Hill Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tow Hill Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 17 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 |
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20 | 42 | 83 | 115 | 95 | 58 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 59 | 102 | 61 | 98 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:46PM4.32m | 4:06AM4.84m | 5:26PM4.25m | 4:46AM4.64m | 6:07PM4.21m | 5:30AM4.41m | 6:51PM4.23m | 6:21AM4.17m | 7:37PM4.31m | 7:23AM3.97m | 8:25PM4.45m | 8:36AM3.86m | 9:15PM4.65m | 9:55AM3.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM2.26m | 10:52AM0.84m | 10:52PM2.33m | 11:32AM1.00m | 11:41PM2.38m | 12:14PM1.16m | 00:39AM2.36m | 12:59PM1.35m | 1:44AM2.22m | 1:49PM1.53m | 2:50AM1.96m | 2:43PM1.69m | 3:53AM1.57m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | |
— | 10:10 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:16 | 10:17 | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | WSW 9 | W 15 | WSW 10 |
20 | 42 | 83 | 115 | 95 | 58 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | W 20 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | SE 5 | W 17 | W 17 | WSW 7 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 6 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 |
5 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 20 | W 16 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 16 | SE 8 | E 21 | E 21 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | NW 2 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 |
4 | 6 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 64 | 45 | — | 1 | 59 | 102 | 61 | 98 | 195 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 597 | 82 | 807 | 807 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 597 | 803 | 1334 | 597 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 687 | 803 | 685 | 685 | 819 | 597 | 807 |
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Information about the Tow Hill Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tow Hill Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tow Hill Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tow Hill Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tow Hill Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tow Hill Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.



