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Boscombe Pier surfForecast / South Coast / UK
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Boscombe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 3.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 31st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 31st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 15 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | |
4 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 37 | 42 | 94 | 365 | 113 | 123 | 78 | 124 | 199 | 288 | 368 | 363 | 529 | 403 | 490 | 666 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.69m | 8:29PM1.96m | 8:37AM1.86m | 1:07PM1.71m | 9:04PM2.02m | 9:21AM1.90m | 1:43PM1.72m | 9:39PM2.05m | 10:02AM1.90m | 2:15PM1.75m | 10:12PM2.04m | 10:41AM1.87m | 2:45PM1.78m | 10:43PM1.99m | 11:19AM1.81m | 3:16PM1.82m | 11:10PM1.93m | 11:57AM1.73m | 3:52PM1.87m | 11:20PM1.86m | |
Low Tide | 10:42AM1.55m | 3:24PM0.83m | 11:08PM1.72m | 11:26AM1.56m | 4:04PM0.84m | 11:54PM1.70m | 4:26AM0.76m | 4:40PM0.89m | 00:35AM1.70m | 5:01AM0.76m | 5:14PM0.96m | 1:11AM1.70m | 5:33AM0.78m | 1:05PM1.66m | 1:39AM1.71m | 6:04AM0.81m | 1:24PM1.68m | 2:00AM1.71m | 6:37AM0.84m | 1:40PM1.67m | 2:20AM1.69m |
5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 3 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 5 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
2 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 37 | 42 | 94 | 233 | 30 | 123 | 78 | 54 | 20 | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | 14 | 3 | 9 | 15 | — | — | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 365 | 43 | 8 | 14 | 124 | 199 | 288 | 368 | 363 | 529 | 403 | 490 | 666 | 282 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 119 | 119 | 120 | 120 | 0 | 48 | 117 | 0 | 110 | 149 | 189 | 225 | 188 | 14 | 587 | 587 | 813 | 525 | 117 | 16 |
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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.
Boscombe Pier is 4 km (2 miles) from Bournemouth. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bournemouth. Bournemouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











