Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.4°C
4.6° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SW 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 (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for us in the coming weeks. It's going to be a long wait, so grab a coffee.

Right off the bat, I've got to be straight with you: the next week and a half is a write-off. There's really nothing worth paddling out for at Boscombe Pier until the very end of the month. We're looking at a solid nine-day stretch of tiny, weak, or just plain messy conditions. The wind is all over the shop, and the swell is barely a whisper. It's one of those blank runs that can feel pretty normal for this area when the pattern locks in.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, 31 August. We get a brief window of glassy conditions in the morning with a light westerly breeze. The swell is only around 3ft from the WSW with a moderate 7-second period, and the wave energy is weak (167). It’s not going to set the world on fire, but after so many days of nothing, a glassy 3ft wave feels like a lifeline. The water temp is a notable 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a thinner suit. Don't expect much else from that day, though; it goes flat and onshore again by the afternoon.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums right through the first week of September. There’s a few mornings with clean, cross-off winds from the NE, but the swell is pitifully small, never getting above 3ft. We’re talking wave energy in the single digits. The wind might be clean, but you just can't make a wave out of nothing.

So, to sum it up: there’s no standout period here, not really. The only thing worth a mention is that glassy morning on the 31st of August at Boscombe Pier. It’s the best we’ve got in this 16-day stretch. The rest is a long, flat, and frustrating wait. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, it’s a tough run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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9
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70
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72
48
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151
177
374
520
627
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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ESE
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SE
20
SSE
20
ENE
35
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NE
25
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25
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SW
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SE
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SW
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NW
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High Tide
7:52PM1.82m
8:51AM1.76m
8:31PM1.81m
11:15AM1.83m
8:50PM1.82m
11:57AM1.90m
8:20PM1.88m
9:21AM1.82m
8:31PM2.01m
9:21AM1.93m
1:10PM1.93m
9:14PM2.14m
9:51AM2.06m
1:47PM1.92m
9:56PM2.26m
Low Tide
1:08PM1.50m
1:49AM1.32m
2:13PM1.42m
2:32AM1.18m
2:50PM1.32m
3:04AM1.03m
3:20PM1.20m
11:14PM1.79m
10:27AM1.81m
3:48PM1.08m
11:40PM1.77m
4:01AM0.75m
4:15PM0.94m
00:16AM1.74m
4:30AM0.61m
4:45PM0.80m
00:52AM1.71m
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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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