Towan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead for Towan, with some proper messy days in the mix, but there are a couple of moments that look worth getting excited about. The water temperature's about what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real chance for a surf comes on Monday the 14th, but it's far from a standout. The swell’s a modest 4 ft from the west, with a 9-second period, and while the wind is offshore from the southwest it's a moderate breeze. The combined wave energy is only 195, which is weak, so the waves will be surfable but pretty ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s a beach/harbour setup, so if you’re just looking to get wet, it’s an option, but the quality’s not gonna blow your mind.

Tuesday and Wednesday the 15th and 16th look rough. Swell picks up, but the wind swings cross-off and cross, creating messy, poor surf. Not worth a paddle.

Through the rest of that week and into the weekend, it’s a frustrating run of poor to marginal conditions. The wind keeps messing things up, and the combined energy, while moderate at times, is paired with the wrong wind direction. We’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing I’d recommend paddling out for.

Now, there is a glimmer. For the afternoon of Sunday the 27th, things look promising. We’ve got a solid 10 ft swell from the west with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the south-southeast, so it’s going to be clean. The combined energy is a massive 2360, which is properly strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. At 10 ft, it is too big for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, get on it. This is the standout of the forecast.

The next morning, Monday the 28th, the wind goes glassy, which is a rare treat, but the swell has dropped right back to 4 ft with a short 8-second period and weak energy of 297. The afternoon improves a bit with a 5 ft west swell and 11-second period, with gentle offshore wind, making for decent conditions. Then on Tuesday the 29th, the wind is a fresh offshore, but the swell is only 4 ft and the wave energy is weak again. So, that Sunday afternoon is your real target.

In summary, there’s a big dry spell coming up, but hang in there. Sunday the 27th afternoon is the one to pencil in.

Rusty

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