Tower Road surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 EDT
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Tower Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tower Road sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tower Road in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.9
E
6
2
E
7
1.8
E
8
2
E
7
2.2
E
7
2
E
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
1.1
NE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
33
302
419
368
419
524
646
424
194
115
90
68
50
32
24
18
19
16
24
44
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
45
ENE
40
E
30
E
10
NW
5
SE
10
S
10
W
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
15
E
10
S
5
SW
10
S
10
W
20
N
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
00:51AM1.39m
1:21PM1.04m
1:51AM1.27m
2:27PM1.05m
2:53AM1.17m
3:34PM1.09m
3:53AM1.09m
4:33PM1.15m
4:48AM1.04m
5:22PM1.21m
5:36AM1.00m
6:05PM1.27m
6:20AM0.98m
Low Tide
6:21PM-0.01m
7:22AM0.04m
7:26PM0.07m
8:20AM0.07m
8:32PM0.13m
9:14AM0.09m
9:39PM0.16m
10:05AM0.10m
10:44PM0.17m
10:52AM0.10m
11:43PM0.16m
11:36AM0.10m
00:34AM0.13m
12:17PM0.09m
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light rain
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light rain
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cloud
light rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
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8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
1
2
2
4
6
3
1
11
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
16
14
12
11
12
12
12
17
17
20
20
21
19
17
18
17
17
19
22
22
18
11
8
4
3
6
6
4
16
19
22
21
22
19
18
19
17
18
21
23
24
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
1.6
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
20
24
7
424
194
115
90
68
50
32
24
18
19
16
24
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
18
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
8
7
6
33
48
26
42
45
29
19
7
5
9
6
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
7
0.3
S
6
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
8
5
2
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.9
E
6
2
E
7
1.8
E
8
2
E
7
2.2
E
7
2
E
9
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
S
7
1.2
S
6
1.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
37
33
302
419
368
419
524
646
50
60
89
113
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
246
238
343
2381
264
193
697
193
0
0
0
0
30
30
12
85
51
211
17
51
43
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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.

Tower Road is 37 km (23 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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