Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.4° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
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

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. We’re looking at a bit of a tough run for this region over the next 16 days. Honestly, there’s nothing in the window that I’d get excited about, so it’s more of a waiting game than anything else. The data shows a long period with no worthwhile surf, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.

Let’s start with the closest thing to a pulse. On Wednesday, August 5th afternoon, Boscombe Pier (a fairly exposed beach/pier setup) has a 5 ft swell coming from the WSW. But that’s where the good news ends. The period is short at 6 seconds, and with a fresh 30 mph cross-shore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Combined wave energy is only moderate at 171. Water temp is a very unusual 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. This one is a hard pass for paddle surfing—honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

From there, it’s a dry spell. The rest of the first week into the second is a write-off. On Thursday morning the 6th, the swell drops to 2 ft with a 12 mph cross-offshore wind and clean conditions, but with a weak energy of 39, there's simply no power. Friday morning the 7th is glassy but with only 1 ft of swell at 5 seconds—that’s a flat, waveless puddle. Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th are basically non-existent with waists of swell under 0.7 ft.

There’s a tiny blip on Tuesday morning, August 11th, with a 4 ft easterly swell. But again, the period is short at 5 seconds, and it’s a cross-shore wind. Combined energy is still weak at 66. It looks poor. The same goes for the early morning of August 12th, where 4 ft from the east shows up, and energy ticks up to a moderate 112, but with a 5-second period, it’s all chop and no shape. Not worth it.

After that, the rest of the run into the third week offers nothing better. By Tuesday, August 18th, we get a moderate 3 ft swell from the WSW at 8 seconds with energy of 147, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 30 mph cross-onshore wind—again, lumpy and messy. The following day, Wednesday the 19th, is clean with offshore winds, but the swell has dropped back to 1 ft, so there’s still nothing to ride.

The last glimmer comes on Thursday, August 20th, where a 6 ft SW swell arrives with a period of 6 seconds and combined energy jumping to a strong 278. But with a light onshore wind and short period, it’s going to be a raw, blown-out mess. At 6 ft, it’s getting a bit too much for beginners. That one is experts-only and even then, it’s not going to be pretty.

So, the bottom line is simple: there’s a long 16-day gap before you might see something that looks close to okay, and even then, conditions are ordinary. This area goes through blank runs like this now and again, so don’t stress. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home unless you want to watch flat water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
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8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
1.1
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.1
W
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
83
39
28
23
8
2
5
2
1
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2
2
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5
5
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40
3
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
20
W
20
NW
5
W
20
SSW
15
NNW
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
N
10
NE
10
SSE
15
NNW
15
N
25
SSW
15
NNW
10
E
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:55PM1.92m
1:04AM1.80m
6:09AM1.76m
1:32PM1.75m
1:42AM1.68m
6:55AM1.75m
2:14PM1.68m
7:14PM1.88m
7:57AM1.74m
7:17PM1.88m
7:41AM1.76m
7:35PM1.94m
8:08AM1.84m
8:12PM2.05m
8:47AM1.96m
8:54PM2.19m
Low Tide
9:14PM1.01m
4:10AM1.67m
3:22PM1.71m
10:18PM1.11m
10:45AM1.12m
3:30PM1.65m
11:32PM1.14m
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
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5:39
5:41
5:43
5:45
5:46
5:48
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8:45
8:45
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8:40
8:38
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8:36
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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28
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21
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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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