Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Looks like it's a pretty grim start. The first bit of surf that's even worth talking about is a week and a half away. For the first 13 days, from August 4th through the 16th, it's mostly a write-off. The wind is howling, the swell is small and weak, or the conditions are just plain messy. There's a stretch there where we're looking at waves under 3ft and a combined energy that's barely hitting triple digits. It's a tough watch.
Towan (Newquay) is the only spot we've got intel on, and it's a sheltered little beach/harbour setup. It's not really doing anything for a long time. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about in terms of a warm or cold spike.
The first little flicker of something decent comes on the morning of Monday, August 17th. Not a standout, but it's the first real sign of life. The wind will be offshore from the WSW, which is a solid start. The swell is a modest 4ft from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 200. It's surfable, but it's very ordinary. The wind is a gentle offshore, so the surface will be clean. The following afternoon sees a similar story, with a 3ft swell at 9 seconds and 179 energy. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's a paddle.
Now, for the one that actually gets the heart rate up a little. Wednesday, August 19th. This is the standout. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the WNW. That's a solid size – a bit much for the beginners, but the more experienced crew will be keen. The period is 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 603, which tells you there's a lot of power in the water. The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 15 km/h, keeping things clean. It's still a week and a half away, so don't book the time off just yet, but this is the one to keep an eye on. It's the best on offer.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 120 | 155 | 387 | 247 | 232 | 123 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 63 | 43 | 13 | 30 | 23 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 15 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 63 | 43 | 11 | 30 | 15 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | W 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NNW 6 | W 6 | N 4 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | SW 11 | W 11 | SW 11 | W 8 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 17 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 126 | 120 | 155 | 387 | 247 | 232 | 123 | 63 | — | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | 23 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 218 | 232 | 232 | 218 | 232 | 402 | 241 | 42 | 402 | 392 | 211 | 42 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 42 | 272 | 392 | 249 | 241 |
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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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