Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got on the local stretch over the next 16 days.
The outlook is a rough one, I’m not gonna lie. There’s no good surf on offer for the entire period. The first week is a total washout with tiny waves and bad wind. For the first few days, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is barely a ripple.
We’re looking at Towan mostly. It’s a beach/harbour break that’s shielded from the west. The water temp is about 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first real pulse of energy comes on Sunday, July 26th. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the west, but with a short 6-second period and a messy cross-shore wind at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 206, but the surf quality is listed as poor. The afternoon gets worse, with the swell hitting 6ft and a 19 mph cross-shore wind making it lumpy. Not a good look.
Monday, July 27th brings a bit more size with 6ft swell from the west-northwest, but again, it’s a short period of 7 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore wind. The energy is strong at 369 and 348 across the day, but with that wind, it’s a choppy, messy mess. This is more of a kite-surf setup than a paddle session.
After that, the swell drops back to under 4ft and the wind stays uncooperative. There’s a brief window of clean surf on July 30th and 31st with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is a tiny 2ft with a 9-second period. The energy is weak, in the double digits. It’s clean, but barely enough to push you along.
The rest of the run into early August is more of the same: small, messy, and not worth the effort. The only possible standout is the Sunday, July 26th morning session for the size, but the wind ruins it. Save your energy, folks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 52 | 46 | 116 | 72 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.73m | 11:02AM5.33m | 11:26PM5.27m | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | 12:56PM4.72m | 1:30AM4.63m | 2:08PM4.63m | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.13m | 5:01AM1.29m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:49AM1.68m | 6:13PM1.88m | 6:45AM2.00m | 7:18PM2.13m | 7:54AM2.18m | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 9 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | — | 24 | 43 | — | 27 | 33 | 52 | 46 | 116 | 72 | 27 | 28 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 302 | 387 | 387 | 780 | 387 | 5 | 780 | 335 | 335 | 764 | 335 | 241 | 571 | 13 | 393 | 265 | 416 | 392 | 392 | 871 |
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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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