Towan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a frustrating start, to be honest. The first few days are a write-off – Tuesday and Wednesday have poor surf and messy winds, so don’t bother getting wet. We’re looking at a gap of about two days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Things start to look up on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning has some surfable waves at Towan with a 6ft swell from the W, but the conditions are still only ordinary. The real turning point comes on Friday the 4th of September. That’s the standout. The morning brings a solid 6ft west swell – not too big for a decent surfer, but it’s got some punch. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WNW, which will keep it reasonably clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate to strong (509). It’s a good call for a Friday session before the weekend crowds.

Saturday the 5th of September is a different, more mellow vibe. The morning is glassy with a light 4ft swell from the W, period of 10 seconds. That’s a nice, clean little wave for a beginner or someone wanting a longboard cruise. The energy is a moderate 232. It’s a solid option if you want a quiet, easy paddle.

Sunday the 6th is a dud, with tiny waves and poor conditions.

Then we get another promising window on Monday the 7th of September. That morning, the swell picks up to 7ft from the W, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW, so it’ll be well-shaped. The combined energy is high at 917, so there’s plenty of power. This is a good one, but at 7ft, it’s pushing past the beginner zone. The afternoon is still decent at 6ft. Tuesday the 8th is similar, with a 8ft swell in the morning – that’s getting into expert-only territory, so be careful. The energy is strong at 893.

After that, the second week drops off significantly. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the 16-day window, the surf is mostly small, weak, and onshore or cross-shore. The swell height stays between 2ft and 4ft, and the energy is often low. There’s a brief pulse on Monday the 14th of September with a 4ft, 12-second groundswell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s worth a mention if you’re desperate, but it’s a long way out and the quality is just “good”, not a banger.

The water temperature at Towan is a touch warmer than normal at 65°, which is nice for this time of year.

Keep an eye on that Friday the 4th and Monday the 7th – those are your best bets. Stay safe.

Rusty

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