
Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 123 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve taken a good hard look at what’s on the cards for Boscombe Pier. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the surf gods aren’t smiling on us at all. The whole period is basically a write-off for any decent waves. There’s a gap of the entire 16 days with no surf worth getting wet for.
Let’s break it down. Right from the start on Saturday, the 1st of August, through to Sunday, the 16th of August, it’s all “poor surf conditions.” The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, with heights ranging from 0.3 ft to a meagre 5 ft at best. The wave energy is pathetic, with the combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracking 120 at its highest point, and that’s on the afternoon of the 6th of August. Most of the time it’s in the single digits. The period is all over the place, mostly short and weak, which means no power behind the waves.
The water temperature is a real standout, though. At 71°, it’s a whopping 9° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s far warmer than normal, so it’ll feel like a bathtub, but that’s the only positive.
The winds are a constant problem. Even when it’s light, the swell is so small it’s pointless. For the majority of the time, we’re dealing with cross-onshore and onshore winds, which will chop up any hope of a clean face. On the 6th of August, we get a bit of a cross-off wind with a 5 ft swell, but it’s only 5 seconds of period, so it’s just a weak, lumpy mess. The best-looking wind is an offshore breeze on the morning of the 8th of August, but the swell is only 0.3 ft. You’d be floating.
There’s a brief moment on the 11th of August where an east-southeast swell reaches 4 ft, but the wind is cross or onshore, and it’s still a poor setup. Nothing worth paddling out for.
This is one of those stretches where the area just goes quiet. It’s not a spot for any kind of surf right now. If you’re desperate to get on the water, the beachy setup with the onshore winds and small, weak swell might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But for a surfboard, leave it at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 |
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3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 54 | 64 | 119 | 99 | 120 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:33AM2.05m | 3:22PM1.87m | 11:39PM2.19m | 12:11PM2.04m | 3:58PM1.89m | 00:16AM2.13m | 4:06AM1.75m | 4:36PM1.91m | 00:48AM2.03m | 4:46AM1.77m | 1:20PM1.91m | 1:02AM1.91m | 5:27AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.82m | 1:04AM1.80m | 6:09AM1.76m | 1:32PM1.75m | 1:42AM1.68m | 6:55AM1.75m | 2:14PM1.68m | 7:14PM1.88m |
Low Tide | 1:52PM1.73m | 2:29AM1.69m | 6:35AM0.49m | 2:27PM1.74m | 3:01AM1.69m | 7:14AM0.53m | 2:59PM1.75m | 7:35PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.63m | 3:27PM1.76m | 8:21PM0.89m | 8:43AM0.79m | 3:44PM1.75m | 9:14PM1.01m | 4:10AM1.67m | 3:22PM1.71m | 10:18PM1.11m | 10:45AM1.12m | 3:30PM1.65m | 11:32PM1.14m | |
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NE 4 | WSW 9 | — | ENE 3 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 10 |
2 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 2 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | NW 3 | ENE 2 | — | — |
1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 54 | 64 | 119 | 99 | 120 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 262 | 192 | 483 | 260 | 172 | 159 | 195 | 197 | 263 | 263 | 343 | 358 | 2347 | 225 | 149 | 614 | 187 | 341 | 487 | 587 |
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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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