Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towan this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this stretch is a flat spell for us. The models are showing a whole lot of nothing for the next couple of weeks, and we’re gonna have to be patient. The good news is, there’s a glimmer of something real at the very end of the window, but we gotta earn it.
Tuesday the 18th through to Monday the 31st? Forget it. We're looking at mushy, weak dribble from the west, with the wave energy mostly in the weak-to-moderate range. It’s a lot of cross-off and cross winds, making what little is out there pretty manky. There are a couple of cleaner moments, like Tuesday the 25th with a bit more push at around 4-5ft, but it's still lacking any punch. The wind is gonna be up there, making it a real grind.
Now, let's talk about the one thing that might get you out of bed. Monday the 31st starts to show a little something in the afternoon, with the swell picking up to around 8ft from the southwest. It’s a bit messy, but that’s the precursor. The main event is Tuesday the 1st of September.
The morning of September 1st is the standout. You have a solid 8ft west swell rolling in with that longer period of 10 seconds, and the energy is strong. The wind is blowing offshore from the southwest, making conditions look properly clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a week out, so we can't get too carried away, but the ingredients are all there. That’s going to be a proper day at Towan.
The afternoon of that same day and into Wednesday the 2nd still has plenty of size, around 8ft, but the wind veers a bit more cross, and it loses that special glow.
So, there you have it. A long stretch of nothing followed by one day that looks like it will fire. For your beginners, be careful, this surge is over the 8ft mark and will be for experienced surfers only.
Stay patient. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 165 | 135 | 180 | 276 | 186 | 475 | 694 | 540 | 230 | 109 | 46 | 35 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33AM5.88m | 9:53PM5.75m | 10:13AM5.43m | 10:34PM5.22m | 10:57AM4.97m | 11:25PM4.73m | 11:55AM4.57m | 00:36AM4.36m | 1:20PM4.36m | 2:10AM4.29m | 2:52PM4.47m | 3:30AM4.52m | 3:57PM4.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM1.02m | 4:08AM1.28m | 4:27PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.75m | 5:13PM1.94m | 5:40AM2.17m | 6:19PM2.31m | 6:58AM2.45m | 7:54PM2.45m | 8:37AM2.43m | 9:24PM2.25m | 9:51AM2.12m | 10:24PM1.87m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 61 | 23 | 8 | 540 | 230 | 109 | 46 | 35 | 41 | 39 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 5 | W 9 | SW 16 | N 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 5 | SW 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 12 | — | — | — | N 5 | SW 14 | — | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | — | N 6 | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 165 | 135 | 180 | 276 | 186 | 475 | 694 | — | 50 | — | 15 | 20 | — | 20 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 218 | 145 | 232 | 218 | 270 | 133 | 214 | 42 | 34 | 44 | 61 | 2 | 42 | 281 | 281 | 59 | 237 | 402 | 494 | 203 |
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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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