Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WSW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with W 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for our local stretch of coast.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 9° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, and it’s going to feel like a warm bath out there.
Right now, and for the next week and a half, it’s a tough watch. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s basically flat and messy. There’s a lot of weak, short-period windswell, but the wind is all over the place – mostly cross, cross-on, or just plain strong. The combined energy is mostly in the low double digits or even single figures (5-126), which is barely a ripple. The few times it gets a bit of height, the wind is ruining it. You’re looking at a solid 10-day gap with no real surf to speak of. It’s one of those blank runs that just feels like it’ll never end.
The first real sign of life comes on Thursday the 6th of August. Boscombe Pier (Boscombe) starts to see a pulse of swell. The morning is the pick of the early action: a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light from the NW, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 294 (moderate), and the comment says "expect good surf conditions." It’s not a monster, but after the drought, it’s a genuine option. The afternoon holds a 4ft swell with a clean offshore wind from the North, but the energy drops a bit. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
Now, the standout of the whole 16-day window is Saturday the 8th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Boscombe Pier gets a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1001 – that’s strong wave energy. What makes this special is the morning wind: a light 3 mph from the NW, which is a clean cross-off. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s a real treat. Just be aware, at 10ft, this is expert territory only. The afternoon comes in at 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is where it’s at. Also, the crowds at Boscombe Pier are "sometimes," so expect a few locals out for that morning session, but it won’t be a zoo.
The rest of the 9th and 10th of August drops off again with onshore winds and gnarly conditions, so the 8th is your only real shot.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Saturday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 |
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 kJ | 126 | 132 | 50 | 31 | 56 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 77 | 89 | 11 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:38AM1.76m | 8:58PM1.81m | 12:24PM1.82m | 8:24PM1.88m | 9:28AM1.75m | 1:02PM1.85m | 8:55PM1.98m | 9:46AM1.84m | 1:37PM1.86m | 9:38PM2.08m | 10:19AM1.93m | 2:11PM1.86m | 10:20PM2.15m | 10:56AM2.01m | 2:46PM1.86m | 11:00PM2.20m | 11:33AM2.05m | 3:22PM1.87m | 11:39PM2.19m | ||
Low Tide | 3:03PM1.21m | 3:26AM0.98m | 3:42PM1.14m | 11:30PM1.78m | 4:01AM0.86m | 4:14PM1.07m | 00:11AM1.76m | 4:31AM0.76m | 4:43PM1.00m | 00:49AM1.74m | 4:59AM0.67m | 5:12PM0.93m | 1:24AM1.71m | 5:28AM0.59m | 1:15PM1.73m | 1:57AM1.70m | 6:00AM0.52m | 1:52PM1.73m | 2:29AM1.69m | ||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | W 10 | — | WSW 6 | W 7 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 50 | — | — | 34 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 69 | 4 | — | 19 | 4 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 5 | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | — | WSW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 126 | 132 | 2 | 31 | 56 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 77 | 89 | 11 | 26 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 829 | 334 | 149 | 334 | 252 | 112 | 151 | 229 | 225 | 192 | 478 | 260 | 225 | 351 | 0 | 184 | 333 | 338 | 197 | 332 | 260 |
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