Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks around Boscombe Pier (Bournemouth). I’ll be straight with you, it’s a grim start. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing much happening. The first week is basically a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. You’re looking at several days of mostly cross-shore or onshore winds, and the wave energy is barely registering – mostly single-digit values, well under 100. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 22nd of August. That morning, we finally get a bit of a pulse. The swell lifts to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 6 seconds, and for a few hours, the wind goes glassy. The combined energy climbs to 132 (moderate), and the conditions are described as glassy. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only surfable window in the whole outlook. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. Keep in mind the swell direction is from the WSW, which is close to the optimum SSW direction for this spot, so it should wrap in reasonably well. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that 5ft is manageable, but it won’t be a standout day for experts.

The rest of that Saturday afternoon gets ruined by a strong onshore breeze, and the following days drop back into the doldrums. The long-range into the end of August and the start of the following week shows nothing but tiny, messy waves and poor wind. The crowds at Boscombe Pier can be an issue sometimes, but given the lack of quality, I wouldn’t expect many people out.

So, the honest truth? If you’re desperate, the morning of Saturday the 22nd is your only real shot. Otherwise, it’s a blank run. This area can be like this – it tends not to stay poor for long, but this is a lean spell. For the kite surfers, with the stronger cross-shore winds during the week, the setup might look more interesting for you than for a paddle surfer.

Rusty.

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