Tower Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next 16 days. I gotta be honest with you – it's a grim stretch. The data shows a long, long period of flat and messy conditions, with the first real sign of something rideable not showing up until way late in the game.

The start is a total washout. From the 5th of September right through the 16th, we're looking at tiny swell, mostly under 0.5 ft, with onshore bumps and cross-shore junk. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 30 (12-39) for most of that time. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises. It's a proper dry spell. You're not missing a thing.

Now, we do get a little pulse late on the 17th of September. The morning at Tower Road (sandbar) shows a bump in swell to 2 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 77. The wind is light and cross-offshore, meaning clean conditions. The rating is a lowly 1/10, but considering the desert we've been through, this is the only window that even offers something rideable. The swell is small, so it's fine for beginners. Expect crowds to be possible here, as it's often the only game in town. The swell direction from the ESE isn't its optimum (ENE), but it's still workable.

After that, the 18th and 19th of September drop back into the dirt with onshore winds and messy, weak waves. The 20th of September sees a long-period groundswell of 11 seconds, but it's tiny at 0.7 ft and the wind is a fresh 18 mph cross-shore, chopping it right up. Not worth paddling for.

So, the only true standout – and I use that term loosely – is the morning of Thursday the 17th of September at Tower Road. It's not a classic, but it's the only time the wind and a small swell line up to give you a clean wave. If you're desperate, that's your window.

The rest of the forecast is a write-off. This sort of blank run is pretty normal for the area, so don't be too glum. Forecasts can change, but for now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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