
Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, W swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boscombe Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
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 on the menu for Boscombe Pier over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—it’s mostly a waiting game, and patience is going to be the name of it.
Right now, we’re staring down a long, dry spell. From Friday the 24th of July all the way through to the end of the month, the surf is essentially non-existent. We’re talking about a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are tiny, the period is short, and the wind is all over the shop. A few clean mornings pop up, but with no swell to speak of, it’s just flat water. Don’t bother waxing up.
Things finally start to show a pulse on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. The swell nudges up to 5 ft from the WSW, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, and the combined energy is still moderate (111). The quality is poor, and it stays that way through Sunday, with the swell bumping up to 5 ft and energy climbing to 221, but the wind keeps it lumpy and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph, and the swell sits at a clean 5 ft from the SW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (186), and the conditions are described as clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, but the first time you’d actually want to get wet in over a week.
The best on offer, and the only true standout in this whole forecast, is Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the NNE at just 3 mph, making for glassy, clean conditions. The swell is a modest 2 ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (148). For a break like Boscombe Pier, which is inconsistent and can get crowded, this is a prime window. That offshore wind will keep the faces clean, and the longer period means a bit more push. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, which is fine. If you can get out that morning, you’ll have the best chance of a proper wave before the wind swings onshore again.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The afternoon of the 4th gets messy, and by the 6th of August we see a spike in size—7 ft from the SW—but with a strong cross-onshore wind and poor conditions, it’s a no-go for anyone but the most experienced, and even then, it’s ugly. The rest of the second week is a write-off: small, windy, and choppy.
So to sum it up: endure the flat spell through July, keep an eye on Monday the 3rd if you’re desperate, but the real window is Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. That’s your shot. After that, we’re back to waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | N 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 45 | 26 | 62 | 47 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:39AM1.67m | 8:49PM1.82m | 10:19AM1.69m | 9:26PM1.80m | 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 | ||||
Low Tide | 5:22AM1.48m | 1:54AM1.23m | 2:14PM1.28m | 2:46AM1.11m | 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 | ||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 11 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 47 | 13 | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 2 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 18 | 45 | 26 | 62 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 824 | 594 | 842 | 388 | 178 | 358 | 260 | 154 | 146 | 119 | 120 | 151 | 262 | 192 | 262 | 240 | 192 | 151 | 260 | 326 |
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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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