Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.9°C
4.2° 

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


Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,927 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boscombe Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Boscombe Pier over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you: it’s a tough start. The entire outlook is a bit of a mixed bag with a whole lot of nothing for the first few days folks.

The water temp is sitting around 70°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 8° above average, so you can leave the thickest wetsuit at home.

For the first few days, from Friday the 28th of August right through to Monday the 31st, it’s pretty grim. The swell is building, but the wind is just wrecking it. We’ve got moderate to strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, keeping things choppy and messy. The wave energy is in the moderate range (222 on Friday afternoon, 227 on Saturday morning), but with the wind howling, the quality is zero. Saturday afternoon sees a near gale with a 10ft swell (that’s for experts only anyway), and it’s blown out. Just don’t bother.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning offers a tiny bit of respite. The wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, cleaning things up nicely, but the swell is a paltry 3ft with a weak energy reading of 193. It’s clean, but not really exciting. It's better than the rest, but I wouldn't call it a standout.

We then hit another flat and messy patch. From Tuesday afternoon through to the next Monday (7th September), the surf is small, weak, and mostly cross-onshore. The energy values are low (single digits to low hundreds), and the period is short and weak. A poor run for the area. On the 5th of September, we get clean conditions with tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft surf again, but it’s barely a ripple.

The best window, and really the only thing I'd call a standout, is Monday, the 7th of September, into Tuesday the 8th. A small 2ft to 5ft swell from the WSW starts to trickle in. The period is still short at 5 to 6 seconds, but the really good news is the gentle 9 mph winds. It’s not glassy, but with light cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes, it’ll be rideable and much cleaner than what we’ve been dealing with. The wave energy on Monday sits at a moderate 122 to 140, which is enough for a fun, longboard session on a mellow bank. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the pick of the two weeks for a splash. Crowds are *sometimes* a factor at the pier, so expect a few locals out to enjoy the window.

After that, the forecast drops off a cliff again. Wednesday the 9th of September through to the end of the run is flat and clean but tiny. The swell direction flips to the east on the 12th with a 1ft wave, but it’s really only for the dedicated. Overall, a bleak run. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, so cross your fingers the forecasts change.

Signing off,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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3
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2.5
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
222
196
227
1147
1158
287
103
603
378
149
154
115
24
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8
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325
132
279
177
Wind (km/h)
25
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40
SW
25
WSW
35
S
50
SW
35
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25
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30
SW
35
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30
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20
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15
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15
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25
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10
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15
SW
35
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30
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25
W
35
WSW
35
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High Tide
1:47PM1.92m
9:56PM2.26m
10:27AM2.17m
2:23PM1.90m
10:36PM2.34m
11:04AM2.24m
3:00PM1.89m
11:16PM2.35m
11:42AM2.24m
3:37PM1.90m
11:54PM2.29m
12:18PM2.17m
4:14PM1.91m
00:29AM2.16m
4:30AM1.83m
4:52PM1.92m
1:00AM1.99m
5:11AM1.85m
1:11PM1.91m
1:01AM1.81m
Low Tide
12:14PM1.78m
4:45PM0.80m
00:52AM1.71m
5:01AM0.49m
5:17PM0.67m
1:28AM1.69m
5:34AM0.41m
1:34PM1.73m
2:03AM1.69m
6:10AM0.40m
2:10PM1.73m
2:36AM1.70m
6:48AM0.47m
2:45PM1.74m
7:10PM0.65m
7:30AM0.63m
3:16PM1.76m
7:54PM0.79m
8:16AM0.85m
3:39PM1.76m
8:46PM0.96m
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Information about the Boscombe Pier Surf forecast

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

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