Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's take a look at what's cookin' over the next couple weeks. Honestly, it's gonna be a quiet stretch. The first real chance of any waves doesn't show up until Saturday morning, so we're lookin' at a gap of a few days with nothin' worth chasin'.

The only spot on the radar is Boscombe Pier. This is a beach and pier setup, and it's inconsistent, so don't expect magic. It's also a beginner-friendly wave, but with the swell bein' small, it's more about gettin' wet than gettin' a barrel.

Saturday morning, September 5th: We start with a small 2ft swell from the west, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is weak (61). The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, which should keep things reasonably clean. The water temp is a balmy 68°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, so you'll be comfortable in a shorty. It's surfable, but nothin' to write home about.

Monday morning, September 7th: There's a pulse of long-period swell – 15 seconds from the WSW – pushin' in at 2ft. The energy jumps to moderate (117). However, the wind is a cross-shore from the west at 9 mph, creatin' a bit of cross-chop. It's not terrible, but it's not a standout. The longer period means the waves will have more shape, but with the small size, it's still a beginner-friendly session.

Monday afternoon, September 7th: The swell picks up to 4ft from the WSW, with a still-juicy 13-second period, and the energy gets strong (506). But the wind swings to a fresh cross-on from the WSW at 19 mph, makin' it lumpy and messy. This is really only for the keen ones who don't mind a battle.

Wednesday morning, September 9th: A clean, glassy mornin' with offshore NNW wind at 9 mph. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the west, period a short 5 seconds, so the energy is weak (20). It's a nice paddle, but you'll be fightin' for knee-high dribbles.

Thursday morning, September 10th: Glassy conditions with a 1.0ft swell from the WSW. The period is 7 seconds, combined energy a weak 11. It's a lake.

Friday morning, September 11th: The swell bumps up to 4ft from the southwest, with a short 6-second period, and moderate energy (107). But the wind is a moderate cross-on from the SSW at 16 mph, creatin' choppy, junky conditions. Not great.

Saturday morning, September 12th: A moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, 8-second period. The energy is weak (45). It's clean, but small.

Sunday morning, September 13th: Clean again with a cross-off NNE wind at 9 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0ft from the WSW, 7-second period. Energy is a weak 14.

Monday morning, September 14th: A 1ft swell from the WSW, 9-second period, with a cross-on ESE wind at 9 mph. The energy is 42 – weak. It's choppy.

Tuesday morning, September 15th: Cross-on WSW wind at 12 mph, 1.0ft swell, 7-second period. Energy 16. Choppy and small.

Wednesday morning, September 16th: Clean with a cross-off NE wind at 6 mph, but the swell is a measly 0.3ft from the SW, 11-second period. Energy 9. You're better off at the pub.

Thursday morning, September 17th: Glassy conditions with a 0.3ft swell from the west, 11-second period. Energy 4. It's flat.

Friday morning, September 18th: Onshore SSW wind at 3 mph, 0.3ft swell from the SW, 12-second period. Energy 7. Flat.

Saturday morning, September 19th: Glassy mornin' with a 2ft swell from the east, but a 4-second period. Energy 17. Weak and short-period.

Sunday morning, September 20th: Light cross-on wind from the ESE at 6 mph, 0.3ft swell from the west, 10-second period. Energy 3. Flat.

So, what's the best of it? Honestly, Monday morning, September 7th is the only real standout. It's got that long-period groundswell (15 seconds) which will give the waves some push and shape, and the combined energy is moderate (117). The wind is cross-shore, but it's light, so it'll be rideable. Not a classic, but it's the best we're gonna get in this 16-day window. The rest is a whole lot of small, weak, or windy.

If you're a beginner, this is a great week to get out and practice your pop-up in small, forgivin' conditions. If you're lookin' for anything with power, you're out of luck.

Rusty.

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