Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 506 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's take a look at what's cookin' over the next couple weeks. Honestly, it's gonna be a quiet stretch. The first real chance of any waves doesn't show up until Saturday morning, so we're lookin' at a gap of a few days with nothin' worth chasin'.
The only spot on the radar is Boscombe Pier. This is a beach and pier setup, and it's inconsistent, so don't expect magic. It's also a beginner-friendly wave, but with the swell bein' small, it's more about gettin' wet than gettin' a barrel.
Saturday morning, September 5th: We start with a small 2ft swell from the west, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is weak (61). The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, which should keep things reasonably clean. The water temp is a balmy 68°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, so you'll be comfortable in a shorty. It's surfable, but nothin' to write home about.
Monday morning, September 7th: There's a pulse of long-period swell – 15 seconds from the WSW – pushin' in at 2ft. The energy jumps to moderate (117). However, the wind is a cross-shore from the west at 9 mph, creatin' a bit of cross-chop. It's not terrible, but it's not a standout. The longer period means the waves will have more shape, but with the small size, it's still a beginner-friendly session.
Monday afternoon, September 7th: The swell picks up to 4ft from the WSW, with a still-juicy 13-second period, and the energy gets strong (506). But the wind swings to a fresh cross-on from the WSW at 19 mph, makin' it lumpy and messy. This is really only for the keen ones who don't mind a battle.
Wednesday morning, September 9th: A clean, glassy mornin' with offshore NNW wind at 9 mph. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the west, period a short 5 seconds, so the energy is weak (20). It's a nice paddle, but you'll be fightin' for knee-high dribbles.
Thursday morning, September 10th: Glassy conditions with a 1.0ft swell from the WSW. The period is 7 seconds, combined energy a weak 11. It's a lake.
Friday morning, September 11th: The swell bumps up to 4ft from the southwest, with a short 6-second period, and moderate energy (107). But the wind is a moderate cross-on from the SSW at 16 mph, creatin' choppy, junky conditions. Not great.
Saturday morning, September 12th: A moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, 8-second period. The energy is weak (45). It's clean, but small.
Sunday morning, September 13th: Clean again with a cross-off NNE wind at 9 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0ft from the WSW, 7-second period. Energy is a weak 14.
Monday morning, September 14th: A 1ft swell from the WSW, 9-second period, with a cross-on ESE wind at 9 mph. The energy is 42 – weak. It's choppy.
Tuesday morning, September 15th: Cross-on WSW wind at 12 mph, 1.0ft swell, 7-second period. Energy 16. Choppy and small.
Wednesday morning, September 16th: Clean with a cross-off NE wind at 6 mph, but the swell is a measly 0.3ft from the SW, 11-second period. Energy 9. You're better off at the pub.
Thursday morning, September 17th: Glassy conditions with a 0.3ft swell from the west, 11-second period. Energy 4. It's flat.
Friday morning, September 18th: Onshore SSW wind at 3 mph, 0.3ft swell from the SW, 12-second period. Energy 7. Flat.
Saturday morning, September 19th: Glassy mornin' with a 2ft swell from the east, but a 4-second period. Energy 17. Weak and short-period.
Sunday morning, September 20th: Light cross-on wind from the ESE at 6 mph, 0.3ft swell from the west, 10-second period. Energy 3. Flat.
So, what's the best of it? Honestly, Monday morning, September 7th is the only real standout. It's got that long-period groundswell (15 seconds) which will give the waves some push and shape, and the combined energy is moderate (117). The wind is cross-shore, but it's light, so it'll be rideable. Not a classic, but it's the best we're gonna get in this 16-day window. The rest is a whole lot of small, weak, or windy.
If you're a beginner, this is a great week to get out and practice your pop-up in small, forgivin' conditions. If you're lookin' for anything with power, you're out of luck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 35 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 104 | 506 | 94 | 150 | 65 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 107 | 74 | 89 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:37PM1.68m | 7:55AM1.84m | 6:52PM1.87m | 9:29AM1.87m | 7:12PM1.93m | 7:58AM1.90m | 7:49PM2.03m | 8:29AM2.01m | 8:31PM2.16m | 9:06AM2.15m | 9:13PM2.30m | 9:44AM2.27m | 1:39PM1.93m | 9:53PM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM1.28m | 3:00PM1.65m | 11:10PM1.20m | 11:51AM1.36m | 00:41AM1.15m | 1:24PM1.28m | 1:57AM0.97m | 9:22AM1.87m | 2:26PM1.10m | 2:49AM0.74m | 10:36AM1.86m | 3:12PM0.88m | 11:28PM1.74m | 11:28AM1.82m | 3:54PM0.67m | 00:04AM1.68m | 4:13AM0.35m | 4:34PM0.52m | 00:42AM1.64m | ||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SE 3 | SW 15 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 104 | — | 94 | 150 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 10 | — | 6 | 107 | 28 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 7 | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WNW 3 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 28 | 35 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 506 | 59 | 93 | 65 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 35 | 8 | 74 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 117 | 26 | 151 | 151 | 211 | 178 | 189 | 232 | 53 | 24 | 47 | 165 | 119 | 119 | 165 | 119 | 151 | 270 | 332 | 24 |
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