Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Boscombe Pier. To be honest, it's a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. There's nothing in the immediate forecast that's even worth paddling out for, and the whole first week is a write-off. We're looking at a solid stretch of no-go until Thursday the 24th, so don't hold your breath. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only day that even flickers with potential is Thursday the 24th of September, on the morning session. The swell is coming from the WSW at around 4 ft, and what makes it stand out is that glassy wind from the east. It's going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is weak though, only about 70, so it's not going to have much push. It's a beginner-friendly break, but it's inconsistent, so you might be waiting around a fair bit. Expect it to be crowded, because on a rare clean day like this, everyone and their mate will be out there. Still, it's the only game in town. After that, the following days look pretty flat again.
So, to sum it up: there's a single window of hope on Thursday the 24th morning. The rest of the outlook is pretty bleak, with onshore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny waves. It’s the kind of run that’s more normal for the area this time of year. You can only hope the forecasts change.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 15 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 57 | 72 | 24 | 10 | 41 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 51 | 26 | 38 | 28 | 37 | 126 | 57 | 23 | 24 | 98 | 434 | 178 | 44 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:57AM2.35m | 3:01PM1.93m | 11:07PM2.39m | 11:30AM2.27m | 3:38PM1.93m | 11:39PM2.26m | 11:58AM2.14m | 4:13PM1.92m | 00:03AM2.09m | 4:28AM1.85m | 4:45PM1.92m | 00:15AM1.92m | 5:03AM1.87m | 5:17PM1.91m | 00:26AM1.78m | 5:38AM1.88m | 5:51PM1.89m | 00:50AM1.65m | 6:17AM1.88m | 6:27PM1.87m | 1:31AM1.53m |
Low Tide | 5:31AM0.27m | 1:29PM1.69m | 1:53AM1.62m | 6:09AM0.39m | 2:03PM1.69m | 2:24AM1.64m | 6:47AM0.59m | 2:31PM1.70m | 7:07PM0.77m | 7:24AM0.83m | 2:52PM1.69m | 7:45PM0.97m | 8:01AM1.09m | 3:03PM1.64m | 8:22PM1.16m | 8:36AM1.32m | 3:16PM1.58m | 9:01PM1.32m | 9:12AM1.52m | 3:37PM1.55m | 9:50PM1.45m |
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 9 | — | 41 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 38 | 22 | — | — | 8 | 22 | 19 | 33 | — | — | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 57 | 72 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 51 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 37 | 126 | 57 | — | 24 | 98 | 434 | 178 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 110 | 112 | 225 | 119 | 167 | 353 | 334 | 149 | 149 | 262 | 326 | 334 | 334 | 3 | 189 | 260 | 478 | 260 | 260 | 110 |
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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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