Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 288 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk real talk about the surf at Boscombe Pier. It's gonna be a bit of a quiet spell for the next couple weeks, with a few flickers of hope in the middle. Don't get too hyped, but there's a window to get wet if you're keen.
The water is warm, we're talking 71°F, which is a good 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice treat, but the waves are the problem. The next few days are almost flat. The swell is weak, with energy readings in the low single digits, and the wind is blowing cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. Not worth getting the board wet.
Wednesday and Thursday get a little more push, with wave heights up to 1ft and 2ft, but the period is short and the wind stays bad. It’s all cross-shore and lumpy, so it’s just going to be a bumpy, frustrating session. The weekend is the same story – no size, no clean lines. The wind is light, but the swell is just not there. It's a total flat spell.
The first bit of hope arrives on the morning of the 12th. Swell comes back with some energy, hitting 45, and wave heights around 0.9m (3ft). It’s still going to be a bit of a mess, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it might be a bit more rideable than the days before. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s something.
The one day that stands out as your best bet is the 17th of August. The swell pulse arrives, with solid 1.5m (5ft) waves from the SW and a period of 7 seconds. The energy is strong, hitting 235. The morning is the time to go, with a gentle cross-shore wind that should keep the surface smoother. The afternoon turns onshore and gets messy, so you’ll want to be out early. The 18th also has some size in the morning, but the rain and fresh cross-onshore wind will spoil it. The afternoon of the 18th could clean up with a strong cross-offshore breeze and a 10-second period, but that’s a big maybe.
So, to be honest, there’s no day here that’s a straight-up winner. Boscombe Pier is inconsistent, and this forecast is no different. The water is warm, which is a plus, but the waves are just not cooperating. If you’re desperate, the morning of the 17th is your best shout, but go in with low expectations. It’s a waiting game, and the next real swell might be a while off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 84 | 97 | 118 | 284 | 117 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:15PM1.92m | 1:02AM1.91m | 5:27AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.82m | 1:04AM1.80m | 6:09AM1.76m | 1:32PM1.75m | 1:42AM1.68m | 6:55AM1.75m | 2:14PM1.68m | 7:14PM1.88m | 7:57AM1.74m | 7:17PM1.88m | 7:41AM1.76m | 7:35PM1.94m | 8:08AM1.84m | 8:12PM2.05m | |||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.89m | 8:43AM0.79m | 3:44PM1.75m | 9:14PM1.01m | 4:10AM1.67m | 3:22PM1.71m | 10:18PM1.11m | 10:45AM1.12m | 3:30PM1.65m | 11:32PM1.14m | 12:01PM1.19m | 00:49AM1.09m | 8:25AM1.76m | 1:20PM1.17m | 2:02AM0.94m | 9:52AM1.79m | 2:30PM1.04m | 3:02AM0.71m | ||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 4 | WSW 4 | E 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | N 3 | NNE 3 | SW 2 | — |
| kJ | 84 | 97 | 118 | 284 | 117 | 39 | 31 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 334 | 772 | 260 | 53 | 334 | 351 | 125 | 326 | 372 | 358 | 332 | 260 | 192 | 598 | 359 | 281 | 262 | 343 | 338 |
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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).
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