Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.2° C
4.8° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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 what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks down at Boscombe Pier.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions with barely a ripple on offer. There’s a big gap here from now all the way through to the morning of the 24th of July where you’d be wasting your time paddling out. The swell energy is next to nothing, mostly single-digit values, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-off, cross-on, onshore – it doesn’t really matter because there’s no wave to ride anyway.

The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Thursday, 24th July. We’ll see a bump in swell from the SW pushing 5ft, but there’s a catch. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s all windswell, and the wind is a cross-onshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s going to chop it up and make it a messy, lumpy affair. The energy reading hits 134 (moderate energy), but with the onshore wind, it’s not going to be pretty. By the afternoon, it’s even worse – the swell jumps to 6ft, period still short, wind picks up to 19 mph, and the energy climbs to 223. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s all junk. The water temp is a notable 68°, which is over 7° warmer than average for July – very unusual, but it won’t help the wave quality. This setup, with the cross-onshore wind and short-period swell, looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a traditional paddle surfer.

The 25th of July, Saturday, is a bit of a repeat – 4ft to 5ft SW swell, short period, and cross-onshore winds. The waves will be there, but they’ll be fat and choppy. The morning has a slightly lower energy reading of 109, but still, it’s not the kind of day you’d set the alarm for.

If you’re desperate for a surf, the morning of the 25th is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the window is a washout. For a spot that’s fairly exposed to the SW, it’s a cruel run of poor luck.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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11
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8
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8
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8
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7
0.3
SW
4
0.1
W
8
0.5
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.5
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
15
SSE
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NE
25
ENE
20
ESE
15
NNE
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15
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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ENE
25
SW
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SSW
20
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:06PM2.20m
9:37AM2.06m
1:09PM1.77m
9:51PM2.30m
10:23AM2.16m
2:08PM1.80m
10:35PM2.36m
11:07AM2.20m
3:00PM1.85m
11:18PM2.35m
11:49AM2.18m
3:48PM1.91m
11:59PM2.27m
4:02AM1.73m
4:33PM1.96m
00:36AM2.14m
4:48AM1.76m
1:10PM1.97m
1:10AM1.98m
5:31AM1.77m
Low Tide
3:59AM0.47m
12:09PM1.73m
4:22PM0.64m
4:48AM0.31m
5:10PM0.55m
1:36AM1.67m
5:34AM0.22m
1:36PM1.70m
2:10AM1.63m
6:19AM0.21m
2:13PM1.69m
2:45AM1.61m
7:04AM0.28m
2:48PM1.68m
7:27PM0.66m
7:49AM0.43m
3:20PM1.68m
8:13PM0.81m
8:34AM0.63m
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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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