Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.7° C
5.0° 

Boscombe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, WSW swell with 19 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a grim stretch for Boscombe Pier. The next two weeks are looking mostly flat, and when there is a little bump, the wind is going to ruin it. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing to wade through before we see anything even close to rideable.

First up, we’ve got a total blank from now all the way through to the morning of the 29th of July. That’s a solid ten-day gap with no surf worth talking about. The water is a stunning 69° right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive. The few tiny ripples we see are mostly from the east or west, with periods of 3 to 5 seconds, and combined energies barely registering, often just 1 or 2 (weak energy). It’s just a sad, flat lake.

Then, on the morning of the 29th of July, we finally get a pulse. The swell is a weak 4 ft from the WSW, with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 85 (weak energy). The wind is glassy, which is a huge positive, meaning the surface will be clean. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as enthusiastic as I can get. It’s not going to be great, but it’s the only window where you can get wet without a fight. The crowds at Boscombe Pier can be a problem sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Unfortunately, the afternoon of the 29th gets ruined by a strong cross-onshore wind, and the next morning, the 30th, the swell pushes up to 6 ft with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 192 (moderate energy). But that’s paired with a cross-shore wind and a "poor surf conditions" call, so it’ll be a choppy mess. That’s a bit too much size for beginners anyway. By the 31st, we get a cleaner morning with 5 ft swell from the WSW and a period of 6 seconds, energy at 124 (moderate energy), and a light cross-offshore wind, but the window is short-lived before the wind cranks up again.

The rest of the outlook into August is just more of the same: small, weak swell with onshore or cross-shore winds that kill any chance of quality. A few early morning windows might be glassy, but the swell is too small to matter.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 29th of July is your best bet for a tiny, clean, soulful session. The 30th and 31st mornings have a bit more size, but the conditions are ordinary. If you’re a kiter, the consistent wind on the 30th and 31st might be more your scene than a paddle surfer’s. Keep your expectations low, and you won’t be disappointed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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4
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4
0.1
W
10
0.1
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7
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8
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0.3
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4
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10
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10
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10
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10
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9
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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15
NE
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S
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NE
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SSW
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SSW
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SW
20
SW
25
NNE
15
ENE
20
S
5
NW
5
W
25
SW
20
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:33PM1.96m
00:36AM2.14m
4:48AM1.76m
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
Low Tide
7:27PM0.66m
7:49AM0.43m
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
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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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