Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
| Name: | Fortuneswell/West Bay |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Fortuneswell/West Bay on the South Coast is a reasonably exposed point break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Fortuneswell/West Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Fortuneswell/West Bay surf quality by season and Fortuneswell/West Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Fortuneswell/West Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Fortuneswell/West Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ringstead Bay | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Mupe Bay | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Kimmeridge Bay | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kimmeridge (The Ledges) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Chapmans Pool | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Fortuneswell/West Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 50 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 109 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 135 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 149 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 164 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Fortuneswell/West Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 54 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Fortuneswell/West Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 271 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 285 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 287 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 288 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 293 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Fortuneswell/West Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Fortuneswell (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Portland (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Easton (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Weymouth (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chickerell (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Fortuneswell/West Bay is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) in England, 50 km (31 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Fortuneswell/West Bay is Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k., 51 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Southampton Airport (SOU) in England is 89 km (55 miles) away.
- Bristol Airport (BRS), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Fortuneswell/West Bay and is 93 km (58 miles) away.
