Tower Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next 16 days at Tower Road. Let’s be straight with each other – this is a sandbar setup that’s exposed and needs a specific swell direction (ENE) to really work, and we’re just not getting that. The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out stretch of tiny, weak waves and funky winds. There’s a real gap here, with nothing worth paddling out for over the first several days, and the only flickers of life come in the second week. It’s going to be a patience game.

We kick off on Thursday the 23rd of July, and honestly, it’s a non-starter. The swell is a measly 2 ft out of the SSE with a short 8-second period, and a cross-on breeze from the north at 12 mph is making a mess of it. The combined energy is a weak 82. Morning and afternoon are both a write-off – just poor conditions.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are basically the same sad story. We’re looking at tiny swell, 2 ft to 3 ft, but it’s coming from the wrong direction (ENE and E) with a pitiful 4 to 6-second period. On top of that, we’ve got a moderate onshore breeze at 12 mph. The energy is barely there, 26 to 60. It’s poor surf, no way around it.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th don’t offer any relief. The swell drops back to 1 ft to 2 ft, still from the SE with an 8-second period. The wind finally goes cross-off on Monday, which cleans things up, but there’s just no power in the water to work with. The energy is down in the teens to low 20s. It’s clean but flat.

Things start to look a little different on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning goes glassy, with a light SSE wind at 3 mph, and we get a tiny 3 ft swell from the SSE with a 7-second period. The energy ticks up to 63, and the report says it’s surfable but very ordinary. This is the first real chance to get wet, but you’ll be working for scraps. The afternoon brings a risk of t-storms and a cross-off breeze, keeping it clean, but the swell is fading.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th repeat the pattern. The morning of the 29th has a light offshore NW wind, and we get glassy conditions with a 2 ft SSE swell. The energy is at 63 again. It’s still small, but it’s clean. Thursday the 30th morning is also glassy, with a 2 ft swell and a longer 9-second period, bumping the energy to 59. These are the best windows in the first week, but it’s strictly for the longboard or the foiler.

Friday the 31st of July sees a proper offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, cleaning up a tiny 1 ft SE swell. The energy is down to 16, so it’s going to be a tough paddle for a dribble. Saturday the 1st of August is glassy in the afternoon, but the swell is still pathetic at 2 ft.

Now, moving into the second week, things get a little more interesting. Sunday the 2nd of August has a 2 ft SE swell with an 8-second period, and the energy climbs to 81. The winds are light and cross-shore, keeping it semi-clean. Then on Monday the 3rd of August, we get the standout moment of the whole outlook. The morning is glassy, with a 2 ft SE swell and a 7-second period, but the energy is at 64. The report says it’s surfable but very ordinary, but with calm winds and a clean surface, it’s the best we’re going to get.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August are a step back, with a gusty offshore wind and a risk of t-storms on Tuesday, and a tiny, weak swell all around. The last few days, from the 6th to the 7th, are more of the same – small, weak, and not worth the drive.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is on Monday the 3rd of August, with that glassy morning and a clean 2 ft swell. It’s not big, and it’s not powerful, but it’s the only time the stars align for a semi-decent session. The Tuesday the 28th of July morning is a close second with the glassy conditions. For the rest of this 16-day run, you’re better off finding another hobby or staring at the horizon. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast. It can’t stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

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