Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long, dry stretch ahead, so don’t be holding your breath for anything decent just yet.
Right now, and for the bulk of the next week, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the water’s got a bit of a chop to it. The first sign of any real life doesn’t show up until around the 21st of July. That’s a solid week and a half of pretty much nothing to write home about. You’d be better off doing something else.
Now, we do have a couple of windows where things get a little more interesting, but they’re not for the faint of heart. First up, Towan on the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the north, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and pretty wild. The combined energy is moderate (351), so there’s some push, but the conditions are rough. This one is for the experienced crew only – too big and messy for beginners.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the west with a strong combined energy reading (503). The wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be clean, but it’s a far cry from the onshore slop we’ve seen. It’s still a big, powerful swell, so only the experts should be looking at this one. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter suit.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a write-off for good, clean, user-friendly surf. If you’re a kite surfer, the more exposed, windy days might be your only play. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | SW 21 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | E 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 95 | 51 | 67 | 41 | 54 | 42 | 18 | 55 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | 7:17AM6.57m | 7:38PM6.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | W 8 | N 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | W 9 | N 5 | W 9 | N 5 |
| kJ | 127 | 95 | 51 | 29 | 38 | 54 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 26 | 36 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 16 | — | SW 21 | — | W 8 | SW 15 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 18 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | E 3 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | E 4 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | 42 | 1 | 55 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 385 | 600 | 264 | 56 | 234 | 206 | 143 | 2 | 13 | 388 | 26 | 50 | 26 | 31 |
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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).
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