Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
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.
It’s a pretty grim start, I won’t lie. We’ve got a proper flat spell kicking off. For the first week and a half, there’s essentially nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is just not there, and the wind is all over the shop. You’ll be looking at tiny, weak waves with a lot of chop. It’s one of those runs where you’re better off checking the forecast again tomorrow.
Finally, things start to look a bit more interesting heading into the start of September. The first real standout I can see is on Friday, the 4th of September, at Boscombe Pier. The swell is pushing up to 6 ft from the SW, and the wind swings around to a clean offshore from the north. That’s a major bonus – it’ll scrub the surface right up. The combined energy is moderate (368), and it’s a beach/pier setup, so it won’t be too scary. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that offshore wind will make for some fun, clean lines. Just be aware it’s inconsistent here, so you’ll be waiting for the sets.
The only other half-decent window is the afternoon of the same day. The swell holds around 6 ft from the WSW, and the wind goes light and cross-off out of the northwest. The energy is still moderate (355), and it’ll be clean. Again, it’s Boscombe Pier, so don’t expect a world-class wall, but for a clean, chest-high wave in the UK, you could do a lot worse.
Anything in the second week is a gamble. The long-range stuff shows some bigger pulses, but the wind is a mess – fresh onshore and lumpy. It’s not worth getting excited about yet.
So, to sum it up: don’t bother for the next ten days. Your best bet is the morning of Friday, the 4th of September, with that offshore wind. It’s the only true standout in the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 12 | ESE 4 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | E 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 83 | 184 | 49 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 156 | 8 | 40 | 17 | 31 | 66 | 69 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.69m | 1:35AM1.61m | 6:56AM1.77m | 2:03PM1.62m | 7:12PM1.85m | 7:45AM1.75m | 7:52PM1.82m | 8:51AM1.76m | 8:31PM1.81m | 11:15AM1.83m | 8:50PM1.82m | 11:57AM1.90m | 8:20PM1.88m | 9:21AM1.82m | 8:31PM2.01m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM1.58m | 9:55PM1.31m | 4:07AM1.49m | 4:07PM1.55m | 11:32PM1.42m | 4:21AM1.46m | 1:08PM1.50m | 1:49AM1.32m | 2:13PM1.42m | 2:32AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.32m | 3:04AM1.03m | 3:20PM1.20m | 11:14PM1.79m | 10:27AM1.81m | 3:48PM1.08m | 11:40PM1.77m | ||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | E 3 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | E 5 | E 4 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 5 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 49 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 45 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NE 4 | WSW 6 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 6 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | SW 6 | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 83 | 184 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 266 | 345 | 156 | 8 | 40 | 17 | 31 | 66 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 522 | 0 | 165 | 165 | 120 | 168 | 167 | 192 | 260 | 260 | 225 | 493 | 447 | 572 | 294 | 26 | 192 | 119 | 22 | 172 |
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