Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, let’s see what’s doing. Honestly, for the next 16 days, Boscombe Pier is looking like a bit of a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The finder’s got nothing recommended, and scanning the numbers, it’s a tough run. The water is sitting at about 68°, which is a massive 9° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a very unusual warm spell, so at least the swim will be nice.
We’ve got a long gap of flat, weak conditions. From Monday 13 July right through to Sunday 26 July, the combined energy of all swells barely gets two digits, with values like 0, 1, 2, 3, and the occasional 53 or 51, which is weak wave energy at best. The swell heights are mostly 0.3 ft with a few 0.7 ft days. Winds are a constant problem – cross-off or cross-on, with a lot of fresh breezes and moderate chop. There’s a glassy moment on the morning of Wednesday 22 July, but with only 0.3 ft of swell, it’s a flat-calm pond.
The first real blip of energy shows up on the afternoon of Sunday 26 July, with a 2 ft swell from the WSW, period 10 seconds, and combined energy of 137 (moderate). That’s the biggest number we’ve seen, but it’s a cross-on breeze from the SSW at 16 mph, making it choppy and messy. The following Tuesday morning, 28 July, sees 4 ft swell from the SW, but again it’s cross-on wind and a short 5-second period, giving a lumpy, jumbled wave. It’s not a standout for surfers.
If you’re desperate to get wet, that Tuesday morning 28 July is the closest to a surfable wave, but it’s not clean and it’s a week and a half away. For a beginner, 4 ft is passable, but the onshore wind will make it a frustrating push. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer on those breezy afternoons with a bit of wind chop, rather than a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | E 5 | E 6 | W 9 | E 5 | E 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 98 | 2 | 49 | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.76m | 9:06PM2.20m | 9:37AM2.06m | 1:09PM1.77m | 9:51PM2.30m | 10:23AM2.16m | 2:08PM1.80m | 10:35PM2.36m | 11:07AM2.20m | 3:00PM1.85m | 11:18PM2.35m | 11:49AM2.18m | 3:48PM1.91m | 11:59PM2.27m | 4:02AM1.73m | 4:33PM1.96m | 00:36AM2.14m | 4:48AM1.76m | 1:10PM1.97m | 1:10AM1.98m | |
Low Tide | 11:14AM1.74m | 3:30PM0.77m | 3:59AM0.47m | 12:09PM1.73m | 4:22PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.31m | 5:10PM0.55m | 1:36AM1.67m | 5:34AM0.22m | 1:36PM1.70m | 2:10AM1.63m | 6:19AM0.21m | 2:13PM1.69m | 2:45AM1.61m | 7:04AM0.28m | 2:48PM1.68m | 7:27PM0.66m | 7:49AM0.43m | 3:20PM1.68m | 8:13PM0.81m | |
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 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | E 5 | W 11 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 8 | E 4 | E 4 | WSW 3 | NE 3 | — | SW 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | SW 2 | NW 3 | E 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 352 | 167 | 222 | 95 | — | 50 | 43 | 49 | 98 | 56 | 49 | 80 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 604 | 338 | 225 | 227 | 218 | 218 | 225 | 192 | 508 | 483 | 238 | 0 | 225 | 889 | 576 | 574 | 479 | 299 | 384 | 428 | 316 |
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