
Surf Forecasts:
Tower Road surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 20 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tower Road this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tower Road in the next 16 days are 0.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tower Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for ya. This is Rusty.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch here at Tower Road (sandbar). The next 16 days don’t offer much in the way of proper surf. The first couple of weeks are mostly flat or ankle-biters, with a lot of small, weak swell and less-than-ideal wind.
We kick off on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, with a tiny 0.3m (1 ft) SE swell and a short period of 7 seconds. The water is sitting at a warm 78°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but with light cross-off winds, the conditions are clean, just no real energy. The combined swell energy is a weak 14, so not much to get excited about.
The pattern stays very small right through the following week. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th see similar 0.4m (1 ft) swells from the SSE, but the periods are short, between 5 and 6 seconds. The winds are light and variable, but the wave quality is just not there. On Tuesday afternoon, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions with the wind dropping to zero, but the swell is only 0.3m (1 ft), so it’s a flat, clean lake.
Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 15th is more of the same: tiny 0.1m (0.3 ft) to 0.4m (1 ft) swells, mostly cross-shore or light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy rarely climbs above 20, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." There’s nothing here for a surfer to chase.
We then hit a real lull from Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th of August. The swell stays tiny (0.1m to 0.4m / 0.3 ft to 1 ft), and the winds freshen up, especially on the 16th with 30-35 km/h (19-22 mph) southerly winds. The energy is in the single digits or low 30s. Not a single decent wave in sight. It’s worth noting that the longer-period swell that arrives on Tuesday the 18th morning (15 seconds) is from the SE, but it’s only 0.4m (1 ft), so it’s a long-period ripple with very little push.
Now, here’s the only real standout in the whole outlook. It comes on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning sees a 0.4m (1 ft) swell from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. The conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary," and the combined energy jumps to 69. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up slightly to 0.5m (2 ft), still from the SE with a 12-second period, and the wind switches to a light cross-off from the W. The energy reaches 95. This is the best the whole period has to offer. It’s still small, but the longer period gives the waves a bit more shape and push, and the clean wind will keep the surface smooth. It’s not a day for big boards, but a log or a longboard will be your friend. For a beginner-friendly sandbar, the 0.5m (2 ft) is ideal, and the light winds will make it a pleasant paddle. Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have company, but nothing crazy.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st drop back down to poor conditions with small, weak swell and cross-onshore or light offshore winds that just can’t build any quality. The energy falls into the 30s and 40s.
The final days, Saturday the 22nd through Monday the 24th of August, are a quiet end to the period. Tiny 0.2m (0.7 ft) to 0.4m (1 ft) swells, with glassy conditions on the 22nd morning and again on the 24th morning, but the swell is too small to ride. The longer-period (12 seconds) on the 24th is a tease, but without any size, it’s just a clean flat ocean.
So, to sum it up: this is a classic dry spell for Tower Road. Don’t expect much for the next two weeks. The only window worth checking is Wednesday, August 19th, with a small but clean long-period swell. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | NE 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:31AM1.33m | 9:57PM1.47m | 10:19AM1.35m | 10:41PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:35PM-0.16m | 4:08AM-0.09m | 4:25PM-0.08m | 4:50AM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | E 13 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | — | SSE 6 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | SSE 3 |
14 | 12 | — | 37 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | — | 3 | — | 5 | 11 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 134 | 522 | 1178 | 31 | 324 | 182 | 654 | 1171 | 1045 | 324 | 467 | 1170 | 388 | 343 | 3114 | 139 | 134 | 427 | 654 |
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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.
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