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Towan Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Towan surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | |
317 | 273 | 263 | 229 | 171 | 83 | 64 | 59 | 82 | 53 | 50 | 35 | 72 | 181 | 319 | 290 | 280 | 155 | 114 | 79 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:36AM4.93m | 00:13AM5.09m | 1:04PM4.76m | 1:41AM5.07m | 2:27PM4.92m | 2:54AM5.30m | 3:28PM5.23m | 3:48AM5.60m | 4:15PM5.57m | 4:32AM5.87m | 4:54PM5.87m | 5:10AM6.07m | 5:30PM6.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM1.89m | 7:02AM1.77m | 7:35PM1.93m | 8:25AM1.65m | 8:51PM1.72m | 9:29AM1.38m | 9:49PM1.41m | 10:18AM1.10m | 10:35PM1.12m | 10:58AM0.87m | 11:13PM0.88m | 11:32AM0.71m | 11:48PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
 kJ | 317 | 273 | 263 | 229 | 171 | 83 | 64 | 59 | 82 | 53 | 50 | 35 | 17 | 181 | 319 | 290 | 280 | 155 | 114 | 79 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | N 4 | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 10 | — | 3 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | WNW 15 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 72 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 7 | 5 | 56 | 43 | 217 | 136 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
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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 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).
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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