Surf Forecasts:
Towan surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Towan in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Towan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s go again, this time in sensible feet and degrees.
Right then, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions with onshore and cross-shore winds messing up the surface. The swell is small and weak, and the quality just isn’t there. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
The first real sign of life comes right at the end of the run. The standout window is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. Towan is a sheltered beach/harbour spot, and it’s primarily a beginner’s wave, so it’s not going to be a heavy beast. The water is currently sitting at 66°, which is a full 4° warmer than usual—a proper anomaly for the time of year, so you’ll be surprised how warm it feels.
On that Sunday morning, we’ve got a clean 7ft west swell rolling in. The combined energy jumps right up to 600—that’s a proper kick of power. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the south, which should keep the surface clean and make the most of that west swell. It’s the best wave on offer, hands down. The period is a moderate 9 seconds, so it’s not a heavy groundswell, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Towan, that’s actually a good thing—it’ll be a bit more forgiving. The only downside is that crowds are often here, so expect company.
The morning of Monday the 24th has a smaller, cleaner option. We’ve got a 4ft north swell with glassy, offshore winds from the SSW. The energy is down at 209, so it’s a much mellower wave, but it’ll be clean and fun for a cruise. By the afternoon, the wind stays light, but the swell is still small.
After that, it drops off again. The wind picks up and the conditions turn messy. The Tuesday the 25th afternoon shows a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 4ft north-northwest swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’ll be pretty weak and mushy. Not really worth the paddle.
So, the long and short of it: the first week is a write-off. The best surf is a solid week away, on Sunday the 23rd. The morning of the 23rd is your best bet for a clean, punchy wave at Towan, but it’s not a guarantee this far out. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 269 | 237 | 184 | 129 | 123 | 202 | 98 | 95 | 54 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 115 | 83 | 139 | 176 | 254 | 355 | 292 | 210 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:13AM5.43m | 10:34PM5.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:08AM1.28m | 4:27PM1.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 269 | 237 | 184 | 129 | 123 | 202 | 98 | 95 | 54 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 69 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | N 4 | W 18 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 50 | 46 | 10 | — | 6 | 3 | 115 | 83 | 139 | 176 | 254 | 355 | 292 | 210 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 232 | 15 | 0 | 232 | 42 | 391 | 271 | 42 | 13 | 402 | 494 | 537 | 272 | 294 | 545 | 133 | 133 | 232 | 232 | 500 |
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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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