Towan surf break

Towan surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 28 Feb 2026 GMT
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Towan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Towan sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:

The surf forecast for Towan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 1st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
1
0
0
3
2
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)1614131210111112121413121111131211111187
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3269255719991897166227451880946141519051339556240182483546467695617915572
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
45
SSW
50
S
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
40
SSW
40
WNW
25
WSW
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassonononcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
5.28
3:34AM
5.72
4:02PM
5.75
4:22AM
6.22
4:46PM
6.16
5:04AM
6.60
5:25PM
6.46
5:41AM
6.82
6:00PM
6.61
6:16AM
6.87
6:34PM
6.62
6:50AM
6.75
7:06PM
6.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
1.44
9:35PM
1.33
10:07AM
0.93
10:25PM
0.85
10:52AM
0.50
11:06PM
0.47
11:30AM
0.21
11:43PM
0.22
12:05PM
0.07
12:17AM
0.13
12:37PM
0.09
12:49AM
0.19
1:08PM
0.26
1:20AM
0.37
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--
Sunset-5:59--6:00--6:01--6:04--6:06--6:07--6:08-
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--5--12--1105----51-1-
Temp. °C8911111111989991012121111109898
Feels °C (?)234421757678875552-12-2
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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 12 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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