Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at this whole 16-day stretch for our stretch of coast, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a lot of days with tiny waves and not much push. The water is weirdly warm for this time of year, about 8° warmer than usual, which is a big deal. That’s the first thing you’ll notice when you get in. It’s not going to be a time for heroics, but there might be a couple of windows if you’re keen and patient.

The run starts out with almost nothing. Saturday the 15th has a tiny 1ft wave, and it’s just not doing anything. The wave energy is weak, sitting at 11. It’s glassy, but there’s just nothing to ride. Sunday and Monday are the same story—ankle-biters. We’re looking at a few days of nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, which is fine, but there’s no swell to work with.

Things try to pick up a little around Tuesday the 18th. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 4ft from the WSW, with the energy getting into the moderate range at 83. It’s still not great, and the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s going to be lumpy and weak. The wind is cross-off, which is a plus, but it’s not going to be a classic. We’re still in “poor surf conditions” territory. The next few days after that stay small and mostly messy, with the wind picking up and making things choppy. Not worth the paddle.

There is a bit of a pulse around the 22nd and 23rd, but the swell direction swings to the east, which isn’t the best for Boscombe Pier. The size is small, only around 3ft to 3ft, and the period is short. The energy is moderate at best, 40 to 44. The wind is clean cross-off, so it will be tidy, but the waves themselves will be soft and without much power. It’s a marginal day at best.

After that, we go right back to almost flat. From the 24th through the 27th, the swell is tiny, and there’s a lot of wind. It’s not doing anything for us. The energy numbers are in the single digits, which tells you all you need to know. We’re just waiting for something to show up.

The only real glimmer of hope in this whole window comes at the end, on the 28th of August. The morning has the swell building to 4ft from the east, with the energy climbing to a moderate 69. The period is a short 5 seconds, but the wind is light and cross-shore. It’s still not amazing, but it’s the most surfable it’s been all week. The following day, Saturday the 29th, the afternoon sees the swell jump up to 4ft with the energy at 98, the biggest number in the whole forecast. The wind is clean cross-off. It’s got a bit more size on it, but it’s still a short-period east swell. This is the pick of a pretty average bunch.

So, my honest take? This is a lean spell. There are no standouts, no “drop everything and go” days. The best bet for a surf is that Friday the 28th or Saturday the 29th, but even then, keep your expectations in check. The waves will be small, and the period is short, so it’ll be more about getting a few fun ones than scoring epic waves. If you’re a beginner, the size is fine, but it’s not going to be a lesson in power. If you’re a seasoned surfer, you might be better off waiting for the next swell. For now, it’s a lot of waiting, with a slight chance of something rideable at the end of the month. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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