Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.1° C
4.9° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WSW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for our local stretch of coast.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 9° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, and it’s going to feel like a warm bath out there.

Right now, and for the next week and a half, it’s a tough watch. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s basically flat and messy. There’s a lot of weak, short-period windswell, but the wind is all over the place – mostly cross, cross-on, or just plain strong. The combined energy is mostly in the low double digits or even single figures (5-126), which is barely a ripple. The few times it gets a bit of height, the wind is ruining it. You’re looking at a solid 10-day gap with no real surf to speak of. It’s one of those blank runs that just feels like it’ll never end.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday the 6th of August. Boscombe Pier (Boscombe) starts to see a pulse of swell. The morning is the pick of the early action: a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light from the NW, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 294 (moderate), and the comment says "expect good surf conditions." It’s not a monster, but after the drought, it’s a genuine option. The afternoon holds a 4ft swell with a clean offshore wind from the North, but the energy drops a bit. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Now, the standout of the whole 16-day window is Saturday the 8th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Boscombe Pier gets a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1001 – that’s strong wave energy. What makes this special is the morning wind: a light 3 mph from the NW, which is a clean cross-off. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s a real treat. Just be aware, at 10ft, this is expert territory only. The afternoon comes in at 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is where it’s at. Also, the crowds at Boscombe Pier are "sometimes," so expect a few locals out for that morning session, but it won’t be a zoo.

The rest of the 9th and 10th of August drops off again with onshore winds and gnarly conditions, so the 8th is your only real shot.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Saturday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WSW
6
1.4
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1.2
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5
0.8
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1.3
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W
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0.5
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
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5
0.4
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3
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
132
50
31
56
34
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12
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25
18
77
89
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26
19
4
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Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
25
W
10
NW
10
SSW
15
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0
E
15
SSE
25
SW
15
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
15
W
20
NW
5
N
20
SW
20
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:38AM1.76m
8:58PM1.81m
12:24PM1.82m
8:24PM1.88m
9:28AM1.75m
1:02PM1.85m
8:55PM1.98m
9:46AM1.84m
1:37PM1.86m
9:38PM2.08m
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
Low Tide
3:03PM1.21m
3:26AM0.98m
3:42PM1.14m
11:30PM1.78m
4:01AM0.86m
4:14PM1.07m
00:11AM1.76m
4:31AM0.76m
4:43PM1.00m
00:49AM1.74m
4:59AM0.67m
5:12PM0.93m
1:24AM1.71m
5:28AM0.59m
1:15PM1.73m
1:57AM1.70m
6:00AM0.52m
1:52PM1.73m
2:29AM1.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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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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