Towan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks here at Towan. I gotta be straight with you from the start – it’s a pretty grim run ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a wave worth paddling for. Most of the first twelve days are stuffed with poor surf conditions and tiny, weak energy readings, mostly with that energy sitting well under 100 and not even cracking triple digits. The wind’s all over the shop, too, not giving us much clean, lined-up surf. It’s a proper wait.

We kick off on Saturday the 1st of August with some afternoon cross-shore wind, rubbish surf, and a combined swell energy of just 40. Water temps are sitting around 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at Towan. That little blip doesn’t help the waves, though. Sunday and Monday stay tiny and weak. Tuesday the 4th of August picks up a bit of energy (115), with clean, strong offshore wind from the SW, but the swell is a measly 3 ft and the period is short (7s) – just not enough grunt for a real session.

Wednesday the 5th of August brings the first bit of proper height, up to 6 ft from the WSW, with fresh cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The energy jumps to 317, but the wave period is still that short 7 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy and lack drive. Not a standout. After that, it fades back into the doldrums with tiny surf and weak energy for almost another whole week. Thursday the 6th of August has some energy (172) but the period drops to 6s and the wind goes cross-shore, chopping it up.

Finally, we get a little flicker of hope on Wednesday the 12th of August. Morning sees a 4 ft swell from the WSW, a 9s period, clean cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 231. It’s described as surfable but very ordinary. That’s the best of the first half, and it’s nothing to write home about. The energy stays under 250. That blip is followed by another stretch of poor conditions.

Now, if you’ve got the patience and the skill, the one session that looks like it might actually deliver, but it’s out in the second week so take it with a grain of salt, is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning shows a solid 7 ft swell from the WNW, a 9s period, and a combined energy of 526. That’s strong energy. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. Afternoon is even bigger at 8 ft and 639 energy. Look, that size and that energy is going to be powerful. 7 ft is pushing it for beginners; that’s more for the experienced crew. It might be a bit raw for the beach break, but if it holds together, that’s the one to pencil in. It’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the energy breaks into the 500-plus range and the conditions are clean. Just don’t hold your breath on it being perfect – it’s a long way out.

So, in short, you’re going to have a lot of flat, wind-affected days before that possible blast of swell on the 16th. Keep an eye on it, but don’t plan your week around it.

Rusty.

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