Kimmeridge (The Ledges) surfForecast / South Coast / UK

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Kimmeridge (The Ledges) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kimmeridge (The Ledges) sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kimmeridge (The Ledges) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kimmeridge (The Ledges) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kimmeridge (The Ledges) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
SSE
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)10947675109985568677665
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)337525119428107334241176149798630931417725114616510474
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
10
SSE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
15
S
35
SSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
35
SW
30
WSW
35
SW
35
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
1.72
7:17AM
1.64
7:25PM
1.94
7:51AM
1.83
7:59PM
2.12
8:26AM
1.99
8:36PM
2.25
9:02AM
2.09
9:13PM
2.29
9:38AM
2.13
9:51PM
2.25
10:16AM
2.09
10:31PM
2.13
10:55AM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:12AM
0.29
2:16PM
0.43
2:46AM
0.13
2:52PM
0.33
3:21AM
0.01
3:28PM
0.26
3:56AM
-0.03
4:04PM
0.24
4:31AM
0.00
4:41PM
0.25
5:07AM
0.10
5:19PM
0.32
5:45AM
0.26
Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37
Sunset7:45--7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:31--
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
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clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171718202219181616161517181617171617171416
Feels °C (?)141314141618141112111211129111091010910
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for South Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Kimmeridge (The Ledges) (light winds from the S at IsleOFPortland 25 km from Kimmeridge (The Ledges)). 0.6m 9s swell from the WSW with a 0.2m 2s local chop from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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0.0
18.7
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Kimmeridge (The Ledges) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kimmeridge (The Ledges) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kimmeridge (The Ledges) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kimmeridge (The Ledges) 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 (Kimmeridge (The Ledges)) 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 Kimmeridge (The Ledges) 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.

Kimmeridge (The Ledges) is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Poole. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Poole. Poole has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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