Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up on our local stretch.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at about 76°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, but comfortable.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for any decent waves. We’re looking at a solid gap with no real surf on offer until the 20th of August. If you’re itching to paddle out before then, you’ll be chasing tiny, weak dribbles with poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy is almost non-existent, with values like 10, 24, 27 – that’s all very weak energy, barely enough to keep you on your board.
The morning of Thursday the 20th of August is where things finally wake up. Tower Road starts to see a bit of life. The swell pushes up to 2 ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 90. The wind is offshore from the W at 15 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the score reflects that it’s just a glimmer of hope. It’s a sandbar break, fairly consistent, and when it’s working, it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The swell direction is from the SE, which is a bit off from the optimum ENE direction, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, things drop back off again. The afternoon of the 20th sees a slight bump to 3 ft from the SE, and the energy climbs to 128 (moderate), but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. The rest of the 21st and 22nd of August are back to onshore winds and weak, short-period junk, so it’s not worth the paddle.
The standout here, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 20th. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only window where the stars align for a clean, offshore- blown session. The swell is small, so it’s perfect for the beginners who usually sit at Tower Road, and the crowds are only "sometimes" an issue, so you might have it mostly to yourself. Don’t expect barrels or power – just a few fun, clean little waves after a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 7 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 64 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:31PM1.41m | 3:48AM0.98m | 4:37PM1.47m | 4:54AM1.00m | 5:40PM1.53m | 5:56AM1.06m | 6:38PM1.58m | 6:54AM1.13m | 7:32PM1.60m | 7:49AM1.21m | 8:23PM1.59m | 8:41AM1.28m | 9:11PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.25m | 9:49AM0.06m | 11:05PM0.20m | 10:53AM0.00m | 00:08AM0.12m | 11:57AM-0.08m | 1:05AM0.04m | 12:57PM-0.15m | 1:55AM-0.04m | 1:52PM-0.20m | 2:41AM-0.09m | 2:44PM-0.20m | 3:25AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | W 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | 16 | 59 | 1 | 20 | 64 | — | 23 | 37 | — | 32 | 1 | — | 24 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1475 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 51 | 154 | 31 | 51 | 2373 | 83 | 358 | 168 | 324 | 1043 | 522 | 466 | 484 | 343 | 517 |
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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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