Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for our local patch.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, and it’s going to be a real test of patience. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn’t pop up until the 28th of July, so gear up for a solid ten-day wait with nothing worthwhile.
Right now, from the 18th all the way through to the 27th, it’s a write-off. Small, weak, messy swells with cross-onshore winds. The energy is low, and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting.
The only break we’ve got to go on is Towan. It’s a sheltered beach/harbour, best for beginners when there’s something to ride, but it takes a northwest swell to really get it going. That’s the one we’re hanging our hat on.
The first day that looks even remotely interesting is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning session is the pick of the fortnight. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW, and the wind is swinging to a cross-offshore from the WSW. That’s clean. The combined energy is moderate at 149, and whilst it’s not big, it’s surfable. The conditions are ordinary, but better than anything else we’ve seen. The crowd factor is something to be aware of here – Towan can get busy, so don’t expect a quiet one.
After that, the 29th brings a bit of an offshore breeze from the SSW, with a smaller 3ft WNW swell. It’s clean, but really small. Things go flat again from the 30th onwards, with onshore winds and tiny waves. The 2nd of August actually turns glassy by the afternoon, but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s a flat, pretty paddle more than a surf.
To be honest, the standout window is the morning of Tuesday the 28th. That’s the one to aim for. Everything else is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 45 | 77 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 33 | 60 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 52 | 60 | 108 | 40 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:08PM6.57m | 9:31AM6.06m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | 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 | ||||||||
 |  |  | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | N 5 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 5 | W 8 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 5 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 5 | W 8 | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 12 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | W 21 | W 10 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | SE 3 | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | NW 3 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 45 | 77 | 3 | — | 12 | 15 | 33 | 60 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 52 | 60 | 108 | 40 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 205 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 418 | 567 | 56 | 393 | 302 | 393 | 56 | 56 | 241 | 5 | 42 | 335 | 393 | 705 | 241 | 5 | 529 | 486 | 418 | 808 | 281 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Towan surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Towan is 1 km (1 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest