Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tower Road in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Tower Road.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a dry spell. Over the next 16 days, we’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with very little to get the heart pumping. The data shows a big gap of poor-to-no surf conditions from now through early August, with only a couple of brief moments that might be worth a look.
The first real chance doesn’t pop up until the afternoon of Sunday, 2nd August. Even then, it’s nothing special – a tiny 4ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a short period of 5 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so the energy is weak at only 78 (combined energy). The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which is a big positive for clean faces. For a beginner-friendly spot like Tower Road, this is the best on offer, but it’s very ordinary. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly.
Then there’s a window on Monday afternoon, 3rd August. The swell drops to 3ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, with glassy conditions (0 mph wind from the east). It’s clean, but the energy is still weak at 84 (combined energy). The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible here, so you might have some company. For a seasoned surfer, these are tiny, gutless waves.
After that, it’s back to the poor surf pattern. The rest of the first week and into the second week offers nothing but tiny, short-period bumps and poor conditions, with cross-shore winds and low energy. The combined energy values drop into the teens and single digits – a real flat spell.
The only late hope is Sunday, 9th August, with a 3ft SSE swell at 5 seconds, light offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. Still, 45 (combined energy) says it’s weak. It’s a long way out, so don’t count on it.
Overall, if you’re a beginner or just want to wet your board, the afternoon of 2nd August is your best bet. For anyone else, this is a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle surfer’s paradise. The outlook is thin, but forecasts can change. Signing off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49AM0.95m | 7:22PM1.37m | 7:33AM1.01m | 8:04PM1.41m | 8:16AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.43m | 8:58AM1.11m | 9:23PM1.43m | 9:39AM1.16m | 10:01PM1.41m | 10:20AM1.20m | 10:39PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:10AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.14m | 1:47AM0.23m | 1:26PM0.10m | 2:22AM0.19m | 2:08PM0.07m | 2:57AM0.15m | 2:50PM0.06m | 3:33AM0.12m | 3:31PM0.07m | 4:09AM0.11m | 4:14PM0.09m | 4:47AM0.10m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 94 | 44 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 184 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 382 | 291 | 195 | 51 | 1476 | 4 | 34 | 31 | 51 | 99 | 51 | 0 | 34 | 99 | 51 | 67 | 408 | 131 |
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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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