Birling Gap surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birling Gap in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birling Gap over the next 16 days.
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