Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on for Boscombe Pier over the next couple of weeks. First thing I gotta tell you, mate, it’s a bit of a grim stretch. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but don’t let that fool you—the surf is mostly flat or junk. We’re looking at a long, quiet run here.

Right now, through the start of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the winds are messy. The first real bump in the road comes on the morning of Monday the 11th. We’ve got a little push of 4ft from the east, but the period is a short 6 seconds and it’s got a moderate cross-shore wind chopping it up. The combined energy is a weak 109, so it’s barely got any punch. Not great, but it’s the first sign of life after a long flat spell. After that, it drops back off into small, choppy junk for days.

Things get a bit more interesting by the morning of Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got 4ft from the west-southwest, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west-northwest. That’s a proper clean look for the pier, and the combined energy is starting to build to 66. It’s not huge, but it’s rideable and clean.

Then Wednesday the 19th morning is probably the pick of the bunch. Swell holds at 4ft from the west-southwest, still with a clean cross-offshore wind from the northwest. The energy climbs to a moderate 94. This is the best on offer in the whole window—clean lines, manageable size, and a bit more push. It’s not a monster, but for a spot that’s been flat as a pancake, it’s a welcome sight. The swell direction from the west-southwest is a good match for what Boscombe likes, so it should wrap in okay.

Later on Wednesday the 19th afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the energy hits 105, but it gets a bit lumpy. Still, there’s surf to be had if you’re keen.

After that, it’s back to small and inconsistent through to the end of the forecast. There’s a glassy moment on Friday the 21st afternoon with 2ft, but it’s tiny. The rest is mostly clean but flat.

So, to sum it up: the whole first week is a write-off. The standout is Wednesday the 19th morning. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent option in a long, flat spell. Get on it if you can. Crowds are a possibility at Boscombe Pier, so expect company when there’s a pulse.

Rusty.

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