Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Towan over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it's a pretty grim start. We're looking at a real dry spell here. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly messy, and honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for from now until about the 12th of August. That's a solid week of flat or near-flat conditions. A real bummer for a beach/harbour spot like this.
Wednesday the 12th of August finally shows a pulse of life. We see a small, clean window on Wednesday morning with some light offshore wind from the SW. The swell is still only around 3ft, but it's coming from the west with a period of 10 seconds, which is a proper little groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 123, so there's a bit of push there. The water is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It's not a standout, but it's the first surfable wave in the forecast.
Honestly, the only true standout in the whole 16-day stretch arrives on Monday the 17th of August. The morning is the pick of the whole run. We’ve got a solid 5ft west swell rolling in, with a period of 9 seconds and strong combined energy of 414. The winds are light and cross-off from the WSW, making for clean conditions. It's a proper blip of goodness after a long wait. Afternoon sees the swell push up to 6ft, but the wind ramps up to a fresh 19 mph SW offshore. That's still clean but the wind will be strong, and it might create a bit of a battle. This one is for the crew who know what they're doing.
After that, the 18th looks choppy again with strong winds, and the 19th is back to small and cross-shore. The last day worth a mention is Thursday the 20th of August. There's a solid 7ft west swell, and it's blowing a strong 25 mph offshore from the SSW. That’s expert territory. The combined energy is pumping at 568, but the wind is going to be a handful. It'll be clean, but paddling out and staying in position will be a serious mission. Not one for the faint-hearted.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week has one clear winner on the Monday, with a possible but challenging option the following Thursday. Keep your eyes on the 17th.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 155 | 73 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 37 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 73 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | W 10 | N 5 | N 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 9 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | — | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | N 3 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 206 | 155 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 232 | 59 | 417 | 375 | 402 | 402 | 387 | 56 | 56 | 42 | 42 | 59 | 59 | 294 | 42 | 42 | 211 | 234 | 13 |
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