Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.1° C
5.1° 

Boscombe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 111 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Well, grab your board but just leave it in the car for now, mate. We’ve got a grim 16-day stretch ahead for Boscombe Pier. I’ll be straight with you—there’s barely enough to paddle for across the whole run. The first proper, vaguely surfable energy doesn’t show until Saturday the 26th of July, and even then it’s weak, short-period junk. The first week is basically flat with a few tiny bumps that won’t get you out of first gear. Water temp is about 70°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year—like a spring suit when you’d usually be in boardies. That’s the only bright spot.

From Wednesday the 23rd of July morning through Friday the 25th, it’s a total write-off: wave heights around 0.3 ft and combined energy barely hitting single digits (2 to 4). Wind’s messy, mostly cross-on or onshore, and every forecast says “poor.”

Saturday the 26th of July morning brings the first half-decent bump—about 3 ft from the WSW at a shockingly short 5 seconds, with 30 units of energy. Wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 15 mph, so it’ll look tidy, but it’s still a weak, chopped-up windswell with no punch. You might snag a closeout if desperate. That cleaner trend holds into Sunday the 27th of July morning: 3 ft, 4-second period, cross-off wind again—same story, cleaner faces. Monday the 28th of July morning goes even smaller, 1 ft, with a light cross-off, glassy early. It’ll look pretty but there’s barely a wave.

From Monday afternoon onward, the wind shifts back to cross-on or onshore, and the swell stays tiny—typical Bournemouth summer flatness. There’s a slight kick on Sunday the 3rd of August morning and afternoon: 3 ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, combined energy in the 70s to 80s—still moderate—but the wind is a fresh cross-on at 15–18 mph, making it lumpy, choppy, and hard work for a beginner. Not worth the session. Tuesday the 4th of August morning pushes to 4 ft from the WSW at 6 seconds, combined energy 123—moderate—but it’s a short-period windswell with a gentle cross-shore. Soft, bumpy, hard to get a decent ride. The rest of the fortnight is more of the same: tiny, short-period, wind-affected slop.

If I had to pick one window, Sunday the 27th of July morning: 3 ft, clean, light wind, least wind-affected. But it’s still poor. For beginners, it never goes over 3 ft, so it’s never too big—but there’s barely enough to stand up on. This spot’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this run is a blank. Don’t hold your breath—forecasts can change, but right now it’s a long, flat wait.

Later, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
2:48PM1.64m
7:23PM1.91m
7:43AM1.69m
3:46PM1.60m
8:05PM1.85m
8:39AM1.67m
8:49PM1.82m
10:19AM1.69m
9:26PM1.80m
11:38AM1.76m
8:58PM1.81m
12:24PM1.82m
8:24PM1.88m
9:28AM1.75m
1:02PM1.85m
8:55PM1.98m
Low Tide
10:13AM1.05m
4:22PM1.61m
10:55PM1.27m
5:02AM1.49m
4:32PM1.60m
00:29AM1.31m
5:22AM1.48m
1:54AM1.23m
2:14PM1.28m
2:46AM1.11m
3:03PM1.21m
3:26AM0.98m
3:42PM1.14m
11:30PM1.78m
4:01AM0.86m
4:14PM1.07m
00:11AM1.76m
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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.

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