Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.9°C
4.2° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks around Boscombe Pier.

Honestly, looking at the whole period, it’s a bit of a tough one for us paddle surfers. We've got a lot of messy, blown-out conditions to wade through before we see any real light. There's a big gap of pretty ordinary stuff right through the first week and into the start of September. The wind is all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or just junk.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 31st of August. The morning's got a bit of size, about 6ft from the WSW, and importantly, the wind is coming from the WNW as a cross-offshore breeze. It's a clean wave, but don't get too excited, the combined energy is only moderate (500) and the period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit fat and soft. Still, that Monday morning is probably the cleanest we'll see for a while. The afternoon drops off, but stays clean with a lighter NW wind and a slightly better 9-second period on a 4ft swell.

Then there's another long wait. The next time the stars sort-of align is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning shows 5ft from the WSW with a light WNW wind, giving us clean conditions. The energy is still weak though (184) and the period is short (6 seconds), so it's surfable, but very ordinary.

After that, we get a tiny tease on Sunday the 6th of September morning. The wind goes glassy, which is beautiful, but the swell is just 0.7ft. Absolutely no power there to surf on.

The only other half-decent looking window is Monday the 7th of September morning. A clean 3ft wave with a light N offshore wind. The energy is low (77), but with offshore wind, you can sometimes find a fun little bank. Then again, Monday afternoon sees the wind swing and the quality drops.

Beyond that, into the second week, it's all much the same story – small, weak, or wind-affected. The best bet for a genuine surf is probably the Monday morning, the 31st of August. It’s not a classic by any stretch, but it's the only time we get a decent-sized, clean wave at Boscombe Pier. The swell is coming from the WSW, which isn't its absolute favourite direction, but with that cross-offshore wind, it'll be the most ridable thing in the whole 16-day window.

So, to be blunt, we're scraping the barrel here. It’s a long, poor run of forecasts, but just remember, it never stays flat here forever. Keep an eye on that Monday the 31st.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1303
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515
330
286
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450
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440
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:27AM2.17m
2:23PM1.90m
10:36PM2.34m
11:04AM2.24m
3:00PM1.89m
11:16PM2.35m
11:42AM2.24m
3:37PM1.90m
11:54PM2.29m
12:18PM2.17m
4:14PM1.91m
00:29AM2.16m
4:30AM1.83m
4:52PM1.92m
1:00AM1.99m
5:11AM1.85m
1:11PM1.91m
1:01AM1.81m
5:54AM1.85m
6:11PM1.89m
1:22AM1.65m
Low Tide
5:01AM0.49m
5:17PM0.67m
1:28AM1.69m
5:34AM0.41m
1:34PM1.73m
2:03AM1.69m
6:10AM0.40m
2:10PM1.73m
2:36AM1.70m
6:48AM0.47m
2:45PM1.74m
7:10PM0.65m
7:30AM0.63m
3:16PM1.76m
7:54PM0.79m
8:16AM0.85m
3:39PM1.76m
8:46PM0.96m
9:11AM1.09m
3:22PM1.74m
9:50PM1.12m
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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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