Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
21.1° C
4.9° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about what’s on offer around Boscombe Pier for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next several days are a write-off. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with garbage conditions. From this Sunday right through to early August, the swell is tiny, the winds are all over the shop, and every single session is marked as poor. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. This is a proper lull, maybe the longest one in the whole run. You’d be better off waxing your board for a future session or just watching the tide come in.

We do finally see a flicker of life around Monday the 3rd of August. The swell bumps up a bit, about 5 feet coming from the SW/WSW. The combined wave energy will be in the moderate range. But hold your horses – the wind is a cross-onshore from the SW, which is going to put a chop on it. The report says it’s poor for surfing. This is a case where it’s got some push, but the quality just isn’t there for a clean ride.

Now, if you’ve got the nerve and the skill, we have to talk about Friday the 8th of August. This is the one true standout in the whole 16-day window. The swell jumps up to a solid 8 feet from the WSW, with big energy behind it. This is expert territory – over 8 feet, this would be too big for beginners, and just under that threshold it’s still a serious, powerful wave. The key here is the wind: Saturday morning sees a cross-offshore breeze, and then by Saturday afternoon we get a proper offshore wind from the NNW at 22 mph. That will groom the faces beautifully. The afternoon session in particular has a period of 10 seconds, which is a nice groundswell. This is the session you circle on your calendar, but remember, this is a week and a half away, so the forecast could still shuffle a bit.

What about the water? If you do get in the water on that first hopeful day in early August, the water temperature is 70°F. That’s a massive anomaly of 9°F warmer than usual – very unusual for the time of year. You won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

The setup here is a beach and pier, so on the big day you’ll be battling a crowd, though for a standout session like the 8th, it might be worthwhile. The ideal swell direction for Boscombe Pier is from the SSW, and most of the push we get is from the WSW, which is close enough to get some good lines through the pier, especially with that offshore wind.

It’s a lean run, lads. The 8th of August is the one to aim for, but it’s a long way off. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.8
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4
0.5
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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132
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56
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Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
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10
WNW
10
SSW
15
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15
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20
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10
WNW
20
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30
SW
15
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20
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20
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20
NNW
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NNW
15
SSW
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High Tide
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
10:19AM1.93m
2:11PM1.86m
10:20PM2.15m
10:56AM2.01m
2:46PM1.86m
11:00PM2.20m
11:33AM2.05m
3:22PM1.87m
11:39PM2.19m
Low Tide
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
4:59AM0.67m
5:12PM0.93m
1:24AM1.71m
5:28AM0.59m
1:15PM1.73m
1:57AM1.70m
6:00AM0.52m
1:52PM1.73m
2:29AM1.69m
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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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