Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks at this stretch of coast. Tower Road is the only name in the hat this time around, and truth be told, it’s looking like a bit of a slow burn. We've got a gap right off the bat; the first few days are a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for until Monday the 3rd of August. After that, we see a quick spike, then a long, quiet stretch for the rest of the outlook.
Kicking off Monday morning the 3rd, we finally see some life with a 4 ft swell from the SSE. The period is a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (149). What makes it worthwhile is the clean conditions with a light 3 mph offshore wind from the west. It’s surfable but nothing flash. Then Monday afternoon the 3rd picks up nicely. The swell bumps to 5 ft from the same SSE direction, but the period stays short at 8 seconds. The energy jumps to a solid 421 (moderate-to-strong), and the wind swings to a gentle 9 mph offshore, keeping it clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast – a peak that won't last, but if you can get out there, you’ll find the best waves on offer.
After that high point, it’s all downhill. The ocean pretty much shuts down from Tuesday the 4th right through until the end of the 16-day window. We’re talking days of tiny, weak swell – mostly under 3 ft – with poor energy readings barely cracking triple digits. Winds are all over the place, but the waves just aren't there to work with. There will be long gaps of flat, calm water. For a spot that’s fairly consistent like Tower Road, this is a real bummer, but it happens. The only real play is that Monday the 3rd afternoon session – that’s your window. After that, you’re better off checking the surf report again tomorrow.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 24 | 44 | 132 | 149 | 298 | 86 | 47 | 46 | 131 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 50 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.37m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | 22 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | — | — | 149 | 123 | 86 | 47 | 29 | 66 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 25 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 24 | 44 | 132 | — | 298 | — | — | 46 | 131 | 98 | 34 | 55 | 95 | 50 | 73 | 55 | 31 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 633 | 1169 | 1164 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 17 | 0 | 178 | 2371 | 408 | 205 | 408 | 218 | 4 | 187 | 7 |
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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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