Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 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:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 621 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th 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 cut to the chase: looking at this 16-day window for Boscombe Pier, it’s a pretty grim stretch for surfers. The first recommendation doesn’t come in until late, and even then, it’s a battle. We’ve got a big gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.

The whole start is a write-off. From Saturday the 22nd right through to early morning on Monday the 24th, it’s all tiny, weak, or onshore junk. Forget it.

Then Monday the 24th morning brings a bit of a spike. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the east, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the east at 22 mph. The energy is moderate (238), but the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. It’s going to be lumpy and cross-chop. Not exactly inviting.

The real standout, the only one that gets the heart beating a little, is Saturday the 29th of August. The afternoon sees a 8ft swell from the west-southwest, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 555, so there’s plenty of power. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the west at 19 mph. That’s going to put a nasty lumpy cross-chop on the face. For a beach/pier setup like Boscombe, that’s a mess. It’s too big for beginners, and for the experienced, it’s going to be a battle with the wind. Honestly, with that much wind and that size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The morning of the 29th is slightly smaller at 6ft, but still with that same lumpy cross-chop issue. All the other days just have weak, small, or onshore conditions. A few mornings on the 1st and 2nd of September show clean conditions with light cross-offshore breezes, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft). You’d be on a foamie or a longboard trying to catch anything.

To sum it up: The only real chance for a wave is the weekend of the 29th-30th of August, but the wind will trash it. Don’t expect much. The water temp is a wild 71°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only consolation.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

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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
1:49AM1.32m
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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