Towan Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.09° W

Towan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Towan sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.2° 

Towan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Towan surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest, looking at our little corner of the coast for the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a rough stretch. We're at Towan, a sheltered beach and harbour setup, and the charts are showing a long, frustrating run of poor conditions. The water's sitting at 66°, which is over two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat if you can get in, but you'll be battling the elements.

We kick things off on Wednesday the 12th with a weak 3 ft west swell. Straight away, the wind's a cross-shore ESE breeze at 12 mph putting a chop on it. The energy's weak, and the period's short. It's just not worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 13th is a tease. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the west with a longer 11-second period, and the wave energy climbs to moderate. But the wind swings NNW and comes straight onshore at 9 mph, making it choppy and blown-out. Friday the 14th is similar – a drop to 3 ft, with a WNW cross-offshore at 12 mph trying to clean it up, but the quality just isn't there.

The weekend, the 15th and 16th, is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the north, gusting 15-22 mph, just tearing up the small 2 ft to 3 ft swell. You'd be fighting for dribble.

Then we hit a proper lull. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are basically flat, with swell heights under 1.0 ft and energy in the double digits. There's really nothing to work with.

Now, there's a spark of something on the horizon. On Wednesday the 19th, we get a solid 5 ft swell from the WNW, with moderate energy. The wind finally plays ball with a strong SW offshore breeze at 22 mph. That's a rare clean look, but for a beginner spot like Towan at over 5 ft, that's pushing into expert territory. It's worth a look if you've got the skills.

That little pulse fades quickly. Thursday the 20th sees the swell hold around 6 ft to 6 ft, but the wind cranks onshore from the NNW at 22 mph. The energy jumps up significantly, but with that wind and period around 7-9 seconds, it's going to be a messy, lumpy wall. Honestly, this setup at a beach/harbour break looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The rest of the week into the 21st and 22nd is more of the same: weak swell, poor wind. We get another bump around Monday the 24th with a 4 ft west swell and light NNW winds, but it's cross-on and the energy is just moderate. It's still not clean.

Finally, we get one last chance. On Thursday the 27th, things start to line up. The swell is a consistent 4 ft from the west, with a solid 10-second period and strong wave energy. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. For the first time in weeks, the conditions are described as clean. That is your standout, and pretty much the only true window in this 16-day outlook.

So, to wrap it up: a frustrating run of poor surf and strong winds ahead. There's one decent shot for experienced surfers on Wednesday the 19th with the offshore wind, and a more manageable clean session on the 27th. The rest is for the hardcore or the kite crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Monday
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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269
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Wind (km/h)
20
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SSE
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NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
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WNW
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WNW
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25
NNW
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SW
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High Tide
5:52PM6.64m
6:17AM6.50m
6:37PM6.94m
7:00AM6.68m
7:19PM7.04m
7:40AM6.69m
7:58PM6.95m
8:18AM6.55m
8:37PM6.67m
8:56AM6.26m
9:15PM6.25m
9:33AM5.88m
9:53PM5.75m
Low Tide
11:53AM0.48m
00:21AM0.17m
12:37PM0.18m
1:04AM-0.04m
1:19PM0.04m
1:44AM-0.06m
1:57PM0.07m
2:22AM0.10m
2:35PM0.27m
2:58AM0.40m
3:11PM0.60m
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.02m
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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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