South Lancing Surf Break

South Lancing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.82° N 0.33° W

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's South Lancing sea temperature is
15.9° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


South Lancing surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SW swell with 332 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Lancing this week:

The most powerful waves expected at South Lancing in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 11th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
1
WSW
4
2.1
SW
6
1.3
SW
7
0.9
WSW
6
1.2
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SW
12
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
296
127
49
120
87
37
316
171
65
70
19
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
30
WSW
35
SW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:35PM4.32m
7:03AM4.14m
7:43PM4.42m
8:15AM4.30m
8:50PM4.62m
9:23AM4.57m
9:52PM4.89m
10:24AM4.90m
10:48PM5.16m
11:18AM5.21m
11:40PM5.40m
12:10PM5.45m
00:30AM5.54m
Low Tide
12:31PM1.35m
1:11AM1.44m
1:32PM1.24m
2:10AM1.22m
2:31PM1.07m
3:06AM0.95m
3:27PM0.85m
3:59AM0.66m
4:22PM0.64m
4:51AM0.40m
5:15PM0.47m
5:43AM0.20m
6:07PM0.37m
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:47
4:47
4:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
2
2
1
1
2
5
9
Temp °C
13
14
13
14
15
13
13
15
15
18
21
20
21
23
21
20
23
22
20
24
23
Feels °C
6
6
9
8
10
8
7
11
12
16
19
19
21
23
23
17
21
20
18
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
5
19
6
2
1
5
5
4
2
1
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
11
6
5
5
1
1
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
5
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
6
1
WSW
4
2.1
SW
6
1.3
SW
7
0.9
WSW
6
1.2
SW
5
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ENE
2
Energy kJ
138
296
127
49
120
87
37
316
171
65
70
3
6
3
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
645
335
57
537
335
57
642
339
57
414
314
170
170
170
170
221
170
170
170
151
275
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the South Lancing Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near South Lancing, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Worthing which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Shoreham-by-Sea which is 4 km (2 miles) away, Eastbourne, Portslade and Brighton.

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