Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, WSW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boscombe Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, it’s looking pretty flat and quiet out at Boscombe Pier. The first week is basically a write-off, with no real surf to speak of until the second week starts to show some life. You’re looking at a long gap of nearly two weeks of poor conditions, with only tiny, short-period waves and mostly onshore or cross-off winds messing things up. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year—so at least the water will feel nice if you’re just floating around.
The first sign of anything rideable arrives on Monday morning, 3rd of August. That morning, we’ve got a small 3ft swell rolling in from the east, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined swell energy is still weak (63), but what makes it stand out is the wind: a light offshore breeze from the north-northeast, keeping it clean. The break is a beach/pier setup, so that short period means the waves might be a bit crumbly, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s the best we’ve got in the whole 16-day window. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
Other than that, the rest of the forecast is a mix of tiny 0.3ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the west or southwest, with periods under 5 seconds and cross-on or cross-off winds. There’s nothing else worth paddling out for. If you’re desperate, the glassy morning on the 27th of July might look tempting, but with only 1ft of swell, it’s barely a ripple.
So, the standout is Boscombe Pier on Monday morning, 3rd August, with that 3ft east swell and clean offshore wind. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only one that’s truly surfable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | WSW 4 | ENE 5 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | ESE 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 2 | W 8 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10PM1.97m | 1:10AM1.98m | 5:31AM1.77m | 1:46PM1.83m | 1:35AM1.82m | 6:14AM1.75m | 2:18PM1.71m | 1:56AM1.69m | 6:57AM1.72m | 2:48PM1.64m | 7:23PM1.91m | 7:43AM1.69m | 3:46PM1.60m | 8:05PM1.85m | 8:39AM1.67m | 8:49PM1.82m | 10:19AM1.69m | 9:26PM1.80m | |||
Low Tide | 3:20PM1.68m | 8:13PM0.81m | 8:34AM0.63m | 3:48PM1.66m | 9:01PM0.98m | 4:18AM1.55m | 4:09PM1.63m | 9:53PM1.14m | 4:42AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.61m | 10:55PM1.27m | 5:02AM1.49m | 4:32PM1.60m | 00:29AM1.31m | 5:22AM1.48m | 1:54AM1.23m | 2:14PM1.28m | 2:46AM1.11m | |||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | WSW 4 | — | E 4 | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 3 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | E 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 2 | NE 2 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 2 | WNW 3 | N 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 479 | 319 | 282 | 282 | 191 | 236 | 282 | 316 | 472 | 637 | 316 | 358 | 428 | 326 | 888 | 844 | 877 | 880 | 260 | 368 |
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