Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.0° C
5.0° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WSW swell with 51 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Boscombe Pier. Gotta be honest, for the first ten days or so, it’s a tough slog. We’re looking at a real dry spell with hardly a wave worth paddlin’ for. The water is sittin’ at a balmy 70°, which is a solid 9° warmer than it should be for this time of year – a bit of a freak warm spell, but that’s about the only highlight.

From Thursday the 23rd of July right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly flat or tiny wind chop. You’ll see a few pulses of energy, but they’re all weak, with combined energy readings barely creepin’ into double digits. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-shore, choppy – just not doin’ us any favors. The first week of August looks much the same, with small, messy waves and poor conditions. There’s a real gap of about ten days where there’s nothin’ to get excited about.

Now, hold on to your board, because things finally look like they’re gonna kick off on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning session is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell pushin’ in from the WSW, and the combined energy reading is a solid 799, which is a massive jump from the dribble we’ve been seein’. The wind is light from the NW, makin’ it a clean, cross-offshore breeze – that’s as good as it gets. This is a serious groundswell with a 9-second period, packin’ some proper power. The sets will be a bit more spaced out, but the shape should be there. For the more experienced surfers, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a beast for beginners, though, at over 5ft and with that energy. The afternoon does get messy with onshore wind, so make the most of the clean morning.

The followin’ Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is another decent shout. We’ve got 6ft of swell from the WSW, and the energy is still strong at 288. The wind is glassy, from the NNE, which is a beautiful thing. The waves will be a bit more forgiving than Sunday, but still a solid size. The afternoon on the 3rd looks clean and glassy too, a real bonus. Tuesday the 4th of August has a smaller, clean 5ft in the morning, but the energy is already droppin’ off. After that, it looks like we’re headin’ back into smaller, weaker conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. The only true standouts are the mornin’ of Sunday the 2nd of August – that’s the big, powerful one – and the glassy mornin’ of Monday the 3rd. The rest is just filler. Keep your eyes on those two windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.9
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NNW
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High Tide
3:46PM1.60m
8:05PM1.85m
8:39AM1.67m
8:49PM1.82m
10:19AM1.69m
9:26PM1.80m
11:38AM1.76m
8:58PM1.81m
12:24PM1.82m
8:24PM1.88m
9:28AM1.75m
1:02PM1.85m
8:55PM1.98m
9:46AM1.84m
1:37PM1.86m
9:38PM2.08m
Low Tide
11:18AM1.23m
4:32PM1.60m
00:29AM1.31m
5:22AM1.48m
1:54AM1.23m
2:14PM1.28m
2:46AM1.11m
3:03PM1.21m
3:26AM0.98m
3:42PM1.14m
11:30PM1.78m
4:01AM0.86m
4:14PM1.07m
00:11AM1.76m
4:31AM0.76m
4:43PM1.00m
00:49AM1.74m
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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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