Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tower Road this week:
The surf forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tower Road in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a tough one for Tower Road. We're looking at a 16-day window and, honestly, the surf is pretty much flat or junk for the vast majority of it. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock.
The first bit of hope comes on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the SSE and the combined energy finally climbs into the moderate range (185). Problem is, it's a cross-offshore wind, which keeps it clean, but the weather is risky with thunderstorms. The break is a sandbar, and with that small swell, it'll be tiny and weak. The consistency is "fairly consistent," but honestly, the waves just aren't there.
After that, we slide back into a long, flat run of nothing. From Thursday morning, July 23rd, all the way through to Sunday morning, August 2nd, the summed swell energy barely touches 66, and most days it's sitting in the teens or below 100. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell height never gets above 3ft. It's a real dry spell for any kind of wave you'd want to paddle for.
The next real glimmer is on Monday morning, August 3rd. We get a 3ft swell from the SSE, and the wind finally swings offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is still weak (56), but that offshore wind will make it clean. It's a tiny wave, best for a longboard or a learner, and it's a sandbar setup, so the shape will be soft. The break is "sometimes" crowded, so you might get a few others out there.
For the rest of the run, from Tuesday, August 4th, the swell stays small and the energy drops off again. It's a tough outlook. The only real standout is the morning of August 3rd – it's not a classic, but it's the cleanest, most rideable option on the table. The rest of the period is a write-off for decent surf. It won't stay this poor forever, but for now, don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 6 | 26 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 147 | 69 | 53 | 31 | 26 | 40 | 48 | 28 | 61 | 46 | 57 | 58 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:19PM1.20m | 1:34AM1.05m | 2:14PM1.18m | 2:27AM0.94m | 3:12PM1.18m | 3:23AM0.88m | 4:09PM1.20m | 4:20AM0.86m | 5:03PM1.23m | 5:14AM0.87m | 5:53PM1.28m | 6:03AM0.90m | 6:39PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.19m | 7:48AM0.12m | 8:37PM0.27m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.33m | 9:24AM0.22m | 10:42PM0.35m | 10:14AM0.23m | 11:41PM0.34m | 11:05AM0.22m | 00:29AM0.32m | 11:55AM0.19m | 1:10AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 185 | 147 | 69 | 53 | 31 | 26 | 40 | 48 | 28 | 61 | 46 | 57 | 58 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 8 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 26 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 26 | 47 | 91 | 181 | 219 | 443 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 343 | 633 | 1164 | 1164 | 408 | 11 | 182 | 134 | 30 | 32 | 67 | 34 | 408 | 4 | 235 | 466 | 162 | 30 | 1011 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tower Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tower Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tower Road 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 (Tower Road) 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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