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Birling Gap surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 31 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Birling Gap surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Birling Gap sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Birling Gap surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birling Gap this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Birling Gap in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birling Gap over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | WSW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | |
22 | 71 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 45 | 145 | 143 | 101 | 278 | 573 | 315 | 320 | 201 | 160 | 246 | 63 | 14 | 10 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 12:03PM5.77m | 00:18AM5.84m | 12:39PM5.83m | 00:53AM5.85m | 1:14PM5.81m | 1:28AM5.79m | 1:50PM5.74m | 2:04AM5.68m | 2:26PM5.62m | 2:41AM5.53m | 3:05PM5.48m | 3:20AM5.36m | 3:47PM5.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM1.08m | 6:37AM0.91m | 6:54PM1.07m | 7:14AM0.92m | 7:32PM1.11m | 7:52AM0.98m | 8:11PM1.21m | 8:31AM1.09m | 8:52PM1.35m | 9:12AM1.22m | 9:36PM1.49m | 9:56AM1.35m | 10:23PM1.62m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | 28 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
13 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | WSW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
 kJ | 22 | — | 37 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | 63 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | SW 11 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 31 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 15 | 71 | — | 13 | 7 | 5 | 45 | 145 | 143 | 101 | 278 | 573 | 315 | 320 | 201 | 160 | 246 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 153 | 20 | 112 | 112 | 174 | 92 | 793 | 153 | 720 | 666 | 713 | 716 | 359 | 26 | 425 | 442 | 105 | 112 | 188 | 166 |
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Information about the Birling Gap Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Birling Gap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Birling Gap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Birling Gap 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 (Birling Gap) 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 Birling Gap 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 Birling Gap, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Seaford which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Newhaven which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Hailsham, Eastbourne and Herstmonceux.
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