Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.1° C
4.7° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, E swell with 33 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boscombe Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s

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


Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a proper look at what’s in store for us around Boscombe Pier. I’m not gonna lie, the next week and a half looks pretty grim for a proper surf – it’s one of those stretches where you’re better off fixing the dings or going for a skate. The water temperature is running at 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year and feels more like a holiday destination.

We kick off with Sunday afternoon, the 12th of July – there’s a small 4ft swell coming from the east, but the period is only 6 seconds and it’s getting hammered by a 30 km/h cross-shore wind out of the east. The wave energy is weak at 93, and the surface is lumpy cross-chop. It's a no-go, full stop.

The next few days? Barely a ripple. On Monday and Tuesday, the swell drops away almost completely, with tiny 0.3ft to 2ft bumps. The winds are all over the place – cross-off, cross-on, cross-shore – but the wave heights are so pathetic it’s not worth thinking about. The energy readings are in single digits and low double digits mostly.

By Wednesday the 15th, we get a clean morning but only 0.3ft on offer. The afternoon is clean with 3ft from the east, but the period is a weak 5 seconds. Still, with a gentle breeze that’s cross-off, the surface is clean. But the wave quality is still poor – it’s just too weak and small to do anything with.

Thursday through to the following Tuesday? More of the same. Tiny slop. A bit of swell kicks up on the 17th and 18th but never really gets above 2ft, and the period stays short. The winds are mostly light, so the surface is clean at times, but we’re talking about knee-high dribble. The 23rd of July Thursday morning shows a glassy sea and 3ft from the WSW, but the period is still only 4 seconds – that’s pure windswell. Not worth loading the boards.

Now, here comes the standout. And I mean the *only* standout in this whole 16-day window. You have to wait until the 27th of July – a Monday morning. The swell from the SW is pushing 7ft at Boscombe Pier, with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy at 545 – solid, moderate energy. The wind is absolutely glassy, calm, zero wind. That’s rare and it’s going to make for smooth, clean faces. The swell direction from the SW matches the optimum direction for the break, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one. The only catch? At 7ft, that’s getting into expert territory – this is not for beginners. It’s going to be powerful and punchy, especially on the sandbanks. If you’re experienced, mark that date.

There’s a second potential window on the same day – the Monday afternoon has 6ft from the SW with a 9-second period and energy at 516, but the wind swings onshore from the SSW at 25 km/h, making it choppy and messy. So stick to the morning.

Other than that, the 26th of July Sunday shows a whisper of hope – 4ft from the SW with a 6-second period and energy of 201, and a clean cross-off wind. That’s small and short-period, but if you’re desperate, it might offer a few reformed lumps. Not a standout by any stretch.

So, overall, it’s a long, dry spell until the 27th. If you can wait, the Monday morning glass-off at Boscombe Pier is the real deal – clean, solid, and punchy. For everyone else, maybe work on your pop-up.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:22PM2.08m
8:50AM1.94m
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
Low Tide
3:07AM0.66m
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
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Temp °C
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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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