Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 288 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 glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Towan's got on offer for the next couple of weeks in feet and Fahrenheit.
Gotta be honest with you, it’s a rough run. Towan is a sheltered, west-facing beginner break, and for most of these 16 days we’re looking at weak, wonky swell and poor wind. From Tuesday the 11th of August all the way through to Tuesday the 25th, every report says poor surf conditions – that’s a long, frustrating gap.
Let’s get into it. The first real glimmer of hope isn’t until late in the outlook. Wednesday the 26th of August morning has clean conditions with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is a paltry 2ft from the W and energy is a weak 39 – not enough to bother with. But Wednesday afternoon? That’s the one.
Wednesday the 26th afternoon is the standout. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in at 8ft from the WNW. The combined wave energy hits 664 (moderate wave energy), which is a real step up. The wind is light from the WNW, blowing cross-offshore, which will leave the surface glassy and clean. Now, 8ft is in expert territory for most spots, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be sectiony and dumpy on the beach, not a long rolling groundswell. But given how flat and windy everything else is, this is the session to wait for. The water temp is about 66°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Outside of that Wednesday afternoon, it’s a bust. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, messing up whatever tiny swell is there. That big pulse on Monday the 24th afternoon hits 7ft with a fresh cross-shore wind – that setup looks more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So here’s the deal: the entire 16 days is quiet except for one window. Beginners, stay away from that 8ft day – it’s too powerful. Experts who are desperate, mark Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon on your calendar. The rest? Don't even bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 59 | 125 | 110 | 175 | 267 | 282 | 181 | 159 | 99 | 169 | 100 | 74 | 62 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 63 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34PM0.54m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 59 | 125 | 110 | 175 | 267 | 282 | 181 | 159 | 99 | 169 | 100 | 74 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 63 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 18 | W 18 | W 10 | SW 18 | N 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | W 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | — | 77 | 69 | 62 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 42 | 232 | 0 | 59 | 272 | 42 | 217 | 217 | 241 | 401 | 272 | 490 | 347 | 281 | 5 |
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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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