Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.74° N 0.20° E

Birling Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Birling Gap sea temperature is
17.9°C
2.6° 

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


Birling Gap surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SW swell with 115 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 14th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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(10 max)
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
1.1
SW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.4
ESE
3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
98
24
53
60
30
26
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23
14
5
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11
4
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2
12
10
8
7
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Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
40
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
30
E
Wind State
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on
on
on
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High Tide
1:57PM6.17m
2:14AM5.99m
2:30PM5.84m
2:48AM5.63m
3:04PM5.44m
3:25AM5.22m
3:42PM5.03m
4:07AM4.81m
4:29PM4.63m
5:04AM4.45m
5:35PM4.32m
6:30AM4.28m
7:15PM4.27m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.74m
8:30AM0.97m
8:48PM1.06m
9:06AM1.32m
9:26PM1.43m
9:48AM1.70m
10:14PM1.79m
10:44AM2.05m
11:18PM2.08m
11:57AM2.28m
00:35AM2.20m
1:17PM2.28m
1:51AM2.07m
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Temp °C
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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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