Birling Gap surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birling Gap this week:
The surf forecast for Birling Gap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birling Gap in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birling Gap over the next 16 days.
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