Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf forecast for Boscombe Pier.
First thing I gotta say, it's a tough run ahead. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 8° warmer than usual for this time of year - that's very unusual, almost like we're in a different season. Now, for the surf, it's a pretty grim story. Boscombe Pier is inconsistent even at the best of times, and this 16-day window is a real test of patience. There's a big gap of nothing good from the start until the tail end of the first week.
The only real chance to get wet comes on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning shows a bit of promise with a 6ft WSW swell. The energy is moderate (735), and we've got a clean, cross-off wind from the WNW. It's not perfect, but it's the best we'll see. The period is a moderate 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit more organised than the junk before it. The afternoon that same day drops right off though, so get on it early.
After that, it's back to nothing. The wind is rubbish, the swell is tiny or just plain messy for days on end. There's a faint glimmer a week later, on Tuesday the 8th of September. The afternoon shows a small 3ft WSW swell, but with a nice 10-second period and clean, light winds. It's weak though, with energy only at 125, so we're talking small, weak waves. It's surfable, but it's desperate.
Honestly, for the rest of the outlook, it's a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is either too small or too short-period, and the energy is weak. The combined energy rarely breaks triple digits, and when it does, the wind is howling. It's a frustrating stretch for a paddle surfer, but looking at this setup, with the strong onshore winds and the cross-choppy conditions, it might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers if they're about.
Bottom line: your best bet is the morning of Monday the 31st of August, but don't expect much. The rest of the forecast is a drought.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
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215 | 1099 | 845 | 281 | 117 | 723 | 524 | 103 | 121 | 46 | 8 | 25 | 65 | 260 | 546 | 136 | 102 | 146 | 39 | 117 | 48 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM2.17m | 2:23PM1.90m | 10:36PM2.34m | 11:04AM2.24m | 3:00PM1.89m | 11:16PM2.35m | 11:42AM2.24m | 3:37PM1.90m | 11:54PM2.29m | 12:18PM2.17m | 4:14PM1.91m | 00:29AM2.16m | 4:30AM1.83m | 4:52PM1.92m | 1:00AM1.99m | 5:11AM1.85m | 1:11PM1.91m | 1:01AM1.81m | 5:54AM1.85m | 6:11PM1.89m | 1:22AM1.65m |
Low Tide | 12:55PM1.75m | 5:17PM0.67m | 1:28AM1.69m | 5:34AM0.41m | 1:34PM1.73m | 2:03AM1.69m | 6:10AM0.40m | 2:10PM1.73m | 2:36AM1.70m | 6:48AM0.47m | 2:45PM1.74m | 7:10PM0.65m | 7:30AM0.63m | 3:16PM1.76m | 7:54PM0.79m | 8:16AM0.85m | 3:39PM1.76m | 8:46PM0.96m | 9:11AM1.09m | 3:22PM1.74m | 9:50PM1.12m |
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | 9 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | WSW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 211 | 103 | 121 | 46 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
215 | 1099 | 845 | 281 | 117 | 723 | 524 | 94 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 65 | 260 | 546 | 136 | 102 | 146 | 39 | 117 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 430 | 400 | 178 | 120 | 183 | 725 | 334 | 297 | 0 | 117 | 48 | 260 | 478 | 591 | 260 | 260 | 813 | 343 | 478 | 334 | 149 |
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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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