Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 18 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: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 144 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| 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 | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
First thing's first: it's been a bit of a flat patch. The water temperature is sitting at a balmy 76.1°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year – feels like a little extra warmth in the water.
Honestly, for the first few days, it's not looking good. There's just nothing to get excited about. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of Tuesday the 21st, we're looking at tiny, weak swell with mostly cross or cross-off winds. The combined energy is sitting in the low double digits (12 to 32), which is basically nothing. You're better off taking the week off or going for a swim. That's a solid 5-day gap of pretty much nothing.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July. We've got a bit of a pulse coming in from the SSE at 4.0ft, and the period stretches out to a very nice 9 seconds. That's enough to get the sand moving. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 18 mph, which will clean things right up. The combined energy jumps to 219 (moderate wave energy), which is the first real sign of life. However, it's still a bit of a marginal call, so don't expect perfection. The afternoon drops off again, so your window is the morning.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. From the 23rd of July right through to the end of the forecast on the 1st of August, we're looking at tiny little waves, mostly under 2.0ft, with short periods and weak energy. The winds are all over the place, but nothing is lining up to make a decent wave. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 28th of July with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the ESE at 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy, but it's just too small to be worth a paddle.
The only true standout, and I mean the only one worth getting out of bed for, is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July at Tower Road. It's a sandbar break, fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the ENE, but this swell is coming from the SSE. With that 4.0ft and a 9-second period, and that clean offshore wind, it's the best you're going to get in this whole 16-day window. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so it won't be too intimidating, but the crowds are 'sometimes' a factor, so you might have some company.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 144 | 84 | 99 | 27 | 23 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.44m | 11:36AM1.23m | 11:57PM1.31m | 12:27PM1.22m | 00:45AM1.17m | 1:19PM1.20m | 1:34AM1.05m | 2:14PM1.18m | 2:27AM0.94m | 3:12PM1.18m | 3:23AM0.88m | 4:09PM1.20m | 4:20AM0.86m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:42PM-0.02m | 6:15AM-0.02m | 6:39PM0.09m | 7:02AM0.05m | 7:37PM0.19m | 7:48AM0.12m | 8:37PM0.27m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.33m | 9:24AM0.22m | 10:42PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 144 | 84 | 99 | 27 | 23 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 13 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 53 | 101 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 35 | 62 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 1043 | 115 | 4 | 51 | 68 | 134 | 259 | 381 | 291 | 1146 | 2444 | 1099 | 178 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 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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