Tower Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° N 75.07° W

Tower Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tower Road sea temperature is
24.4° C
0.6° 

Tower Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tower Road surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tower Road this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tower Road in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and it’s been a tough stretch for the local sandbar. Let’s get into it.

Things are looking flat and quiet for the next week and a half. The surf window opens late, so we’ve got a long gap of nothing really surfable. From now until about the 16th of August, the swell is barely registering, mostly under 2 feet, with short period windswell that just doesn’t have the guts. The combined energy is weak, often in the teens or low twenties. Wind is messy, often cross-off at best, so the water is clean but the waves aren’t there. You’d be staring at a lake.

The first real sign of something happens on Monday the 17th of August. It’s still small but we get a little pulse. By Monday afternoon, Tower Road is glassy with a 3 ft ESE swell, period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 86. It’s still just “surfable but ordinary,” so don’t get too excited. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is about normal for this time of year, so the water feels fine.

The standout for the whole outlook comes on Tuesday, the 18th of August. The morning shows a 4 ft ESE swell, period 7 seconds, with a light WNW wind giving us clean conditions. Combined energy is 137, so moderate energy. The afternoon builds to 5 ft ESE, period 6 seconds, and the wind swings to light WSWSW offshore, glassy clean. It’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner-friendly sandbar, this is the go. The swell is small enough to be manageable, though it’s short period so the waves will be a bit sectiony. Still, it’s the only time you’ll get a decent session.

Then on Wednesday, the 19th of August, the afternoon shows a 4 ft ESE swell with a 16 mph SW wind, offshore, and the combined energy jumps to 217. That’s moderate wave energy, and the conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” The wind is moderate offshore, so it’ll be clean. The swell direction (ESE) is a bit off the optimum for Tower Road (which likes ENE), but it’s still the best quality wave in the run. The swell is 4 ft, so it’s fine for beginners, not too big yet.

After that, we fade back into weak, small, unattractive surf. The 20th and 21st offer nothing of note, and by the 22nd of August, it’s back to tiny glassy waves under 2 ft. The window closes nearly as flat as it opened.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the 18th of August, with Tuesday afternoon being the cleanest, glassiest, and most fun. Wednesday afternoon the 19th is also a quality pick if you want a bit more energy. The rest of the 16 days is a long, quiet gap.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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0.4
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0.4
SE
8
0.8
SSE
6
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6
0.4
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6
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11
0.5
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11
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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8
2
24
23
51
31
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19
13
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18
10
6
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3
3
5
7
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
20
S
25
N
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
SSW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
3:31PM1.41m
3:48AM0.98m
4:37PM1.47m
4:54AM1.00m
5:40PM1.53m
5:56AM1.06m
6:38PM1.58m
6:54AM1.13m
7:32PM1.60m
7:49AM1.21m
8:23PM1.59m
8:41AM1.28m
9:11PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:47AM0.10m
9:57PM0.25m
9:49AM0.06m
11:05PM0.20m
10:53AM0.00m
00:08AM0.12m
11:57AM-0.08m
1:05AM0.04m
12:57PM-0.15m
1:55AM-0.04m
1:52PM-0.20m
2:41AM-0.09m
2:44PM-0.20m
3:25AM-0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Tower Road Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tower Road may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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