Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s be real, the next couple of weeks around Boscombe Pier are looking flat and pretty hopeless for a proper surf. We’re staring down a long stretch of tiny, messy waves before we even see a glimmer of something rideable.
The pattern kicks off quiet. From Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 17th, it’s a total write-off. We’re talking waves barely 0.3ft to 2ft, and the wind is usually junk – cross-onshore or just wrong. The combined swell energy is basically nothing, mostly sitting in the single or low double digits. It’s a forecast that’ll have you checking your wax instead of the waves.
There’s one tiny flicker of hope early on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The wind goes light and clean from the WNW, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the WSW. The combined energy climbs to 97, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ve got. The problem is the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s a messy, windswelly affair. The afternoon gets ruined by a fresh 18 mph WSW cross-shore, turning it into lumpy chop. For a beginner-friendly spot like Boscombe Pier, that 5ft is on the upper edge of comfortable, so it’s not a day for learners.
Honestly, nothing in this 16-day window stands out as a winner. The swell direction from the WSW is a poor match for the break’s preferred SSW direction, and the consistency is listed as inconsistent. Crowds are a possibility, but with surf this poor, you’ll probably have it to yourself. If you’re desperate for a splash, the only real recommendation is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, with that light offshore wind and a tiny bit of height. But don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | ESE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | E 3 | E 5 | E 5 | W 12 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 62 | 69 | 3 | 88 | 37 | 65 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 45 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:57AM1.74m | 7:17PM1.88m | 7:41AM1.76m | 7:35PM1.94m | 8:08AM1.84m | 8:12PM2.05m | 8:47AM1.96m | 8:54PM2.19m | 9:28AM2.10m | 1:05PM1.83m | 9:37PM2.32m | 10:08AM2.22m | 1:58PM1.86m | 10:18PM2.41m | 10:47AM2.29m | 2:44PM1.90m | 10:57PM2.43m | ||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM1.19m | 00:49AM1.09m | 8:25AM1.76m | 1:20PM1.17m | 2:02AM0.94m | 9:52AM1.79m | 2:30PM1.04m | 3:02AM0.71m | 11:03AM1.80m | 3:25PM0.84m | 3:50AM0.48m | 11:54AM1.77m | 4:11PM0.65m | 00:37AM1.69m | 4:34AM0.29m | 4:54PM0.50m | 1:11AM1.64m | 5:16AM0.18m | 1:16PM1.70m | 1:46AM1.61m | |
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 7 | ESE 4 | E 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | ESE 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 18 | 11 | — | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 28 | 5 | 8 | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | — | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | SSE 4 | — | N 3 | WSW 9 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 62 | 69 | 284 | 88 | 37 | 65 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 45 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 294 | 260 | 260 | 332 | 260 | 225 | 260 | 260 | 430 | 332 | 174 | 120 | 119 | 0 | 112 | 112 | 149 | 178 | 359 | 247 |
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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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