Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, WSW swell with 99 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The forecast shows a real lack of decent swell for the area, and the wind isn’t playing ball either. We’re looking at a long run of days where there’s really nothing worth getting excited about. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t come up until Wednesday the 27th of August, so that’s a solid gap of quiet conditions for the next week and a half. The water temp is about 70°, which feels much warmer than usual for this time of year, a real anomaly of 8° above average.
After that long wait, the only real option to keep an eye on is Boscombe Pier. It’s a beach and pier setup, fairly exposed, but it’s inconsistent and best suited for beginners. The swell direction is coming from the WSW, but the energy is very weak, barely registering (33). The conditions aren’t great either. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which will leave a slight chop on the surface. The swell is tiny too, only 3 ft, with a short period of 4 seconds, so it won’t have much push. It’s not a standout; it’s just the only show in town. The crowds are possible here, so you might not be totally alone.
Moving into the following afternoon, Thursday the 27th afternoon, the wind picks up a bit, turning more cross-onshore and creating a choppy mess. The swell height bumps up to 4 ft, but it’s still short period (5 seconds) and the energy is still low (95). Honestly, with the wind and the weak, choppy conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a tough call, but that’s the reality of the outlook.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | E 3 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 22 | 10 | 17 | 32 | 36 | 55 | 17 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 99 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:05PM1.83m | 9:37PM2.32m | 10:08AM2.22m | 1:58PM1.86m | 10:18PM2.41m | 10:47AM2.29m | 2:44PM1.90m | 10:57PM2.43m | 11:25AM2.28m | 3:27PM1.93m | 11:34PM2.37m | 12:01PM2.20m | 4:07PM1.95m | 00:08AM2.24m | 4:22AM1.79m | 4:46PM1.96m | 00:36AM2.06m | 5:00AM1.80m | 5:23PM1.95m | 00:52AM1.89m | |
Low Tide | 11:54AM1.77m | 4:11PM0.65m | 00:37AM1.69m | 4:34AM0.29m | 4:54PM0.50m | 1:11AM1.64m | 5:16AM0.18m | 1:16PM1.70m | 1:46AM1.61m | 5:57AM0.17m | 1:53PM1.68m | 2:20AM1.60m | 6:37AM0.26m | 2:27PM1.67m | 2:52AM1.60m | 7:18AM0.44m | 2:56PM1.67m | 7:39PM0.74m | 7:59AM0.68m | 3:20PM1.66m | 8:21PM0.94m |
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 5 | E 7 | W 7 | E 4 | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 17 | 32 | 36 | 55 | 17 | — | 19 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | ESE 4 | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 8 | E 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 17 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | NW 2 | W 5 | WSW 4 | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | E 3 | E 5 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 22 | 9 | 10 | 9 | — | 1 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 10 | — | 1 | 16 | — | 6 | 19 | 99 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 120 | 119 | 112 | 334 | 10 | 178 | 334 | 112 | 354 | 352 | 354 | 357 | 388 | 117 | 326 | 372 | 326 | 817 | 813 | 153 |
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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).
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