Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next sixteen days.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast through the whole period shows nothing but "poor surf conditions" across every session. That’s a real bummer. There’s really no standout window, no day where you’d want to paddle out with any kind of hope. The whole 16-day span is basically a blank run.
The only spot in the mix is Tower Road – a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed, but that doesn’t mean much here. The swell energy is weak throughout, with the highest reading hitting just 183 (moderate energy) on Monday the 3rd of August, but even then the wave comment says poor. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, peaking at 4 ft with a short period of 8 seconds or less, coming from the SSE or E. That’s not going to give you anything with shape or push.
The wind does offer some clean moments, like Saturday the 2nd of August with a glassy morning, but the swell is just 2 ft from the SSE with only 27 in combined energy – that’s barely a ripple. A few mornings have gentle offshore breezes, like the 7th and 11th, but again, the swell is 2 ft or smaller. It’s frustrating.
Water temperature sits at 75°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
Honestly, this is one of those spells where you’re better off doing something else. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if the wind picks up, but for us wave riders, it’s a no-go. Sometimes the area just goes quiet, and this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 11 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 44 | 153 | 179 | 183 | 91 | 44 | 54 | 102 | 32 | 2 | 64 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:01AM1.25m | 11:18PM1.30m | 11:45AM1.28m | 00:00AM1.23m | 12:32PM1.31m | 00:46AM1.14m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.06m | 2:25PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.00m | 3:31PM1.41m | 3:48AM0.98m | 4:37PM1.47m | 4:54AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM0.13m | 5:27AM0.11m | 5:51PM0.18m | 6:09AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:57AM0.12m | 7:46PM0.25m | 7:49AM0.12m | 8:50PM0.27m | 8:47AM0.10m | 9:57PM0.25m | 9:49AM0.06m | 11:05PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 179 | — | 91 | 33 | 23 | 102 | 32 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | E 5 | E 5 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 44 | 153 | — | 183 | — | 44 | 54 | 3 | — | 23 | 64 | 53 | 53 | 82 | 60 | 42 | 45 | 30 | 46 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1169 | 2153 | 1034 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 244 | 211 | 211 | 408 | 291 | 216 | 17 | 408 | 168 | 4 | 1172 | 131 | 12 | 187 | 4 |
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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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