
Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 Sunday (Jul 12) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water at Boscombe Pier is sitting at 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 8°F above average. That’s a real treat.
Honestly, for the first proper stretch of the forecast, it's a bit of a write-off. There's a big gap with no real surf to speak of from the start all the way through until the 20th of July. The odd tiny wave pops up, but we're talking about knee-high slop, and the wind is often messy. It's just not worth getting wet for.
Things start to look a little more interesting on the morning of Monday the 21st of July. A brief pulse of 5ft swell from the east creeps in, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (127). The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. The waves will be clean, but the period is short, so it'll be a bit fat and crumbly. It's the only real window of surfable waves in the whole 16-day outlook, so if you're desperate, it's the one to aim for. It's not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got. After that, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops away again.
The rest of the period into the end of July is mostly onshore wind and small, weak swell. The occasional cross-off breeze keeps things looking clean, but with no height to back it up, it's not doing anyone any favours.
So, the verdict? There’s a very long gap of poor surf, then one very ordinary window on the 21st of July. It’s a tough run for Boscombe.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | W 8 | W 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 |
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1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 28 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:16PM1.69m | 7:01PM1.90m | 6:51AM1.69m | 3:07PM1.68m | 7:41PM1.88m | 6:52AM1.69m | 7:19PM1.89m | 7:22AM1.74m | 7:44PM1.97m | 8:04AM1.83m | 8:22PM2.08m | 8:50AM1.94m | 9:06PM2.20m | 9:37AM2.06m | 1:09PM1.77m | 9:51PM2.30m | |||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM0.95m | 3:19PM1.68m | 10:57PM1.15m | 4:11AM1.62m | 3:46PM1.68m | 00:06AM1.10m | 4:24AM1.59m | 1:09AM0.99m | 9:10AM1.68m | 1:32PM0.98m | 2:10AM0.84m | 10:09AM1.72m | 2:33PM0.89m | 3:07AM0.66m | 11:14AM1.74m | 3:30PM0.77m | 3:59AM0.47m | 12:09PM1.73m | 4:22PM0.64m | ||
5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 8 | WSW 2 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | W 11 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 35 | 28 | 14 | 149 | 202 | 119 | 413 | 366 | 269 | 495 | 389 | 286 | 294 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 225 | 120 | 120 | 252 | 120 | 167 | 189 | 167 | 174 | 193 | 191 | 218 | 227 | 479 | 479 | 247 | 277 | 572 | 257 | 117 |
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Information about the Boscombe Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Boscombe Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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