
Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with 1,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:
The surf forecast for Towan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1632 | 1106 | 883 | 655 | 631 | 632 | 324 | 131 | 72 | 55 | 11 | 520 | 335 | 191 | 98 | 162 | 125 | 454 | 342 | 305 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52PM5.18m | 3:32AM5.24m | 4:00PM5.69m | 4:31AM5.74m | 4:52PM6.23m | 5:18AM6.20m | 5:36PM6.65m | 5:59AM6.54m | 6:16PM6.92m | 6:36AM6.73m | 6:54PM6.99m | 7:12AM6.75m | 7:29PM6.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.38m | 10:33PM0.96m | 10:53AM0.87m | 11:22PM0.49m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:03AM0.14m | 12:17PM0.15m | 00:40AM-0.03m | 12:54PM0.03m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 1:28PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.15m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 17 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 10 | — |
1632 | 1106 | 883 | 655 | — | — | 324 | 131 | 72 | 55 | 11 | — | 335 | 191 | 98 | 162 | 125 | — | 342 | 305 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | W 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 55 | 34 | 21 | 9 | — | — | — | 20 | 21 | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 631 | 632 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 520 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 454 | — | — | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 46 | 0 | 138 | 779 | 96 | 31 | 32 | 1 | 36 | 265 | 0 | 42 | 31 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 241 | 232 | 0 |
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Information about the Towan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Towan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Towan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Towan 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 (Towan) 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 Towan 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.
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