Bracklesham Surf Break

Bracklesham Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.76° N 0.86° W

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bracklesham sea temperature is
16.1° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Bracklesham surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bracklesham surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bracklesham this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bracklesham in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
5
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
4
2.1
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.6
ESE
3
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
S
4
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
60
19
371
171
91
128
64
13
14
5
5
5
9
19
24
52
37
12
6
11
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
WNW
25
WSW
45
WSW
30
W
25
W
35
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
NW
10
N
5
WSW
15
E
20
ESE
15
SE
25
E
25
SE
15
SE
15
W
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:47PM4.03m
8:20AM3.89m
8:56PM4.21m
9:30AM4.15m
9:59PM4.46m
10:31AM4.47m
10:55PM4.72m
11:26AM4.77m
11:47PM4.94m
12:17PM5.00m
00:37AM5.08m
1:07PM5.13m
1:25AM5.12m
Low Tide
2:12AM1.15m
2:32PM0.99m
3:06AM0.88m
3:27PM0.78m
3:58AM0.60m
4:20PM0.57m
4:49AM0.34m
5:12PM0.41m
5:39AM0.15m
6:03PM0.33m
6:29AM0.06m
6:54PM0.33m
7:20AM0.06m
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:48
4:48
4:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:17
9:17
 mm
2
6
1
Temp °C
14
13
12
16
16
17
17
16
18
19
17
18
20
18
15
16
15
16
19
16
16
Feels °C
7
8
7
11
12
13
12
14
13
15
14
18
19
14
12
12
10
12
18
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
6
14
4
1
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
5
5
1
1
1
9
8
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
4
1
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
5
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
4
2.1
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
ESE
3
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
S
4
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
76
60
19
371
171
91
128
64
13
10
9
19
24
52
37
12
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
305
20
630
410
388
385
285
20
137
143
143
143
143
196
296
239
305
192
284
281
213
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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Information about the Bracklesham Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bracklesham provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bracklesham can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bracklesham 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 (Bracklesham) 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 Bracklesham 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.

Bracklesham is 10 km (6 miles) from Chichester. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Chichester. Chichester has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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