Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 74 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, lads, let's get real about the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – it's bleak. We're looking at a proper flat spell, so if you're itching for a session, you'll need to be a saint and a half.
The first few days are a total write-off. The swell is laughably small, the wind is a mess, and the scores are all zeros. You'd be better off going for a swim. The water is a balmy 22° – that's a huge 5° warmer than usual for this time of year at Boscombe Pier, so at least you won't be cold while you're floating around doing nothing.
The real problem is the total lack of energy. The combined swell energy is stuck in the single digits, like 6, 14, and 3, all weak. There's a brief moment on Tuesday morning, August 4th, where the energy pops up to 37 and the wind goes glassy, but the swell is still a pathetic 0.5m from the WSW. It'll be clean, but you'll be bobbing around on a lake.
After that, it all goes pear-shaped. The wind swings southwest and blows hard for days, turning the sea into a lumpy, choppy, cross-onshore mess. The swell is next to nothing, dropping to 0.1m. There's a tiny bit of hope on August 8th with a 0.9m swell from the east, but it's ruined by a fresh 30 km/h cross-onshore wind. Honestly, this is a kite surfer's dream, not a surfer's.
The second week is more of the same. The energy stays weak, the wind stays onshore, and the swell is flat. There's a couple of clean offshore windows, like on August 13th, but the swell is a measly 0.2m. It's a whimper, not a roar.
So, the hard truth is there are no standouts here. Nothing is worth getting out of bed for. The whole 16-day window is a dud. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep your board waxed and wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 4 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 64 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:19AM1.93m | 2:11PM1.86m | 10:20PM2.15m | 10:56AM2.01m | 2:46PM1.86m | 11:00PM2.20m | 11:33AM2.05m | 3:22PM1.87m | 11:39PM2.19m | 12:11PM2.04m | 3:58PM1.89m | 00:16AM2.13m | 4:06AM1.75m | 4:36PM1.91m | 00:48AM2.03m | 4:46AM1.77m | 1:20PM1.91m | 1:02AM1.91m | 5:27AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.82m | 1:04AM1.80m |
Low Tide | 12:35PM1.74m | 5:12PM0.93m | 1:24AM1.71m | 5:28AM0.59m | 1:15PM1.73m | 1:57AM1.70m | 6:00AM0.52m | 1:52PM1.73m | 2:29AM1.69m | 6:35AM0.49m | 2:27PM1.74m | 3:01AM1.69m | 7:14AM0.53m | 2:59PM1.75m | 7:35PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.63m | 3:27PM1.76m | 8:21PM0.89m | 8:43AM0.79m | 3:44PM1.75m | 9:14PM1.01m |
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 4 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | E 5 | E 5 | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 13 | 37 | — | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | — | SW 10 | — | SW 9 | WSW 8 | E 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 28 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | N 3 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 19 | 57 | 45 | — | — | 64 | 11 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 813 | 358 | 262 | 281 | 333 | 332 | 281 | 281 | 192 | 576 | 260 | 120 | 24 | 24 | 189 | 174 | 265 | 192 | 192 | 244 | 225 |
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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).
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