Tower Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Tower Road over the next sixteen days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of barely-there surf and less-than-ideal conditions. The wave energy is weak, and the wind is mostly a problem. There’s a real gap of nothing until the tail end of the first week, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

Starting off, from Friday the 31st of July right through the weekend, it’s a no-go. Tiny swell around 1 ft to 3 ft from the SE and SSE, with periods so short (3 to 8 seconds) they’re just wind slop. The wind is cross-shore, often fresh, making for a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy is in the weak range, between 12 and 28. Not worth a second look.

Moving into the first week of August, Monday the 3rd sees a bit of a bump. We get a swell height of 4 ft in the morning, hitting 5 ft in the afternoon from the SSE, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 170 (237 in the afternoon). However, even though the wind turns cross-off and the conditions are clean, this is still a risk of thunderstorms and the surf quality is flagged as poor. Not exactly a standout.

Tuesday the 4th is a tease. The morning goes glassy with a light SW wind at 6 mph, and the water is a pleasant 75°F, which is about average for this time of year. The swell is only 2 ft from the SE (period 7 seconds) and combined energy is a weak 47. It’s pretty, but there’s no power. The afternoon picks up a cross-off breeze but the swell drops to 2 ft.

After that, it’s a long, drawn-out period of tiny surf. From Wednesday the 5th through to the 10th of August, the swell just drifts between 0.3 ft and 3 ft. The combined energy stays mostly in the weak to low-moderate range (highest is 181 on the morning of the 8th). The wind is often cross-off, keeping it clean, but the waves are too small and gutless to get excited about.

The real problem is that for the entire 16-day window, every single session is described as “poor surf conditions.” There’s simply no good wave on offer.

The only flicker of light – if you’re desperate – is the Tuesday morning of the 4th of August. The brief, glassy conditions at Tower Road with a 2 ft swell from the SE (7-second period) will be the cleanest water you’ll see. But it’s a beginner wave at best, and the crowd is ‘sometimes’ there. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least bad option.

The rest of the second week is a dead loss. From the 11th of August onward, the swell is all under 2 ft, period is short, and the wind swings onshore from the ENE. The combined energy is down to single digits and low teens. It’s flat.

Look, this is a blank run. Tower Road is a fairly consistent spot, so this run of poor conditions is a real bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d say leave the board in the car and go for a paddle if you’re desperate. The water is a pleasant 75°F with no anomaly, so at least the swim is nice.

Rusty.

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