
Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this is a pretty grim outlook for Tower Road. The whole 16-day window is looking ordinary, with a massive gap from now through to the end of next week where there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of anything even surfable doesn't come until the morning of Sunday, July 20th, and even then, it's a very ordinary situation.
Up until that point, you're looking at a solid week of flat, weak, or messy conditions. The swell energy is tiny, mostly under 100 (15) – that's virtually nothing. Water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it won't be cold if you do get in the water.
So, the first time you might even consider it is Sunday morning, July 20th at Tower Road. You've got a small 2ft SSE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the west at 15 km/h. The energy is still weak (60), but it's clean. The guide says it's "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I have to agree—it's a small, weak wave for a beginner to muck around on, but nothing to get excited about.
The afternoon of the same day sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the SSE, but the wind swings cross-shore and the energy jumps to 202 (moderate). That's a bit more push, but the cross-shore breeze will junk it up a bit. It's a marginal call.
Monday, July 21st and Tuesday, July 22nd mornings offer small, clean surf with offshore winds, but the swell is still tiny—2ft to 3ft—and the energy is weak (45–66). It's surfable, but it's not a standout.
The only other period with a bit more size is Monday afternoon, July 28th, when a 5ft SSE swell rolls in, but that's over a week away and the wind is blowing 35 km/h cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (136), but that’s a lot of wind for a small wave, and it's still tagged as "poor surf conditions." For a beginner spot, that's getting a bit punchy, but for a strong surfer, it's just a messy, windy day.
Honestly, there's no standout session here. The best you can hope for is a clean, small wave on a few mornings. If you're a beginner, the Sunday morning, July 20th with the 2ft swell and light offshore wind is your best bet, but it's a small wave for a small day. The swell is short period (8 seconds) so it won't have much drive, and it's coming from the SSE, which is optimum for the break, but the size is lacking.
Tower Road can be a bit inconsistent. This is one of those periods where it's just not on. Forecasts can change, and it won't stay poor forever, but right now, I'd be looking at other hobbies for the next fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 14 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SSE 7 |
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8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 37 | 50 | 56 | 140 | 68 | 45 | 59 | 4 | 53 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:40PM1.66m | 8:59AM1.18m | 9:32PM1.62m | 9:53AM1.21m | 10:22PM1.55m | 10:45AM1.23m | 11:10PM1.44m | 11:36AM1.23m | 11:57PM1.31m | 12:27PM1.22m | 00:45AM1.17m | 1:19PM1.20m | 1:34AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:03PM-0.25m | 3:04AM-0.13m | 2:58PM-0.26m | 3:53AM-0.14m | 3:52PM-0.21m | 4:41AM-0.12m | 4:46PM-0.13m | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:42PM-0.02m | 6:15AM-0.02m | 6:39PM0.09m | 7:02AM0.05m | 7:37PM0.19m | 7:48AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | SE 10 | SSE 7 |
6 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 37 | 50 | 56 | 59 | 68 | 45 | — | 4 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | E 12 | — | SE 9 |
8 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 12 | — |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | NNE 2 | ESE 2 | SSE 4 | S 5 | NNW 2 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | — |
5 | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 1 | — | — | 140 | — | — | 59 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1176 | 291 | 122 | 263 | 324 | 1169 | 155 | 838 | 1043 | 2382 | 1169 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 381 | 0 |
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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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