
Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here again, this time in feet and knots. Let’s look at this Boscombe Pier situation.
Honestly, it’s a tough watch. The next week is just flat and messy. We’re looking at tiny surf day after day, with virtually no energy in the water and a whole lot of wind keeping things messy. The numbers are all in the weak range – single digits, low teens – it’s not worth suiting up for.
The only thing that catches my eye is the tail end of the forecast. On Tuesday the 25th of August, the morning session shows a bump to 4ft from the WSW, and the energy jumps to a moderate 132 – finally something to work with. The wind is offshore out of the NE, which will keep the surface glassy. That’s your window.
Don’t get carried away, though. That swell is short-period at 6 seconds, so it’s not gonna have much push or shape. It’s a soft, slopey wave. But if you’ve got board-rot, that Tuesday morning is your best and only real chance.
Long stretch of nothing with one decent shot right at the finish line. Set your alarm for that Tuesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | E 5 | E 5 | W 12 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | E 6 | WSW 8 | E 6 | E 6 |
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6 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 64 | 3 | 52 | 27 | 38 | 21 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 58 | 59 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:08AM1.84m | 8:12PM2.05m | 8:47AM1.96m | 8:54PM2.19m | 9:28AM2.10m | 1:05PM1.83m | 9:37PM2.32m | 10:08AM2.22m | 1:58PM1.86m | 10:18PM2.41m | 10:47AM2.29m | 2:44PM1.90m | 10:57PM2.43m | 11:25AM2.28m | 3:27PM1.93m | 11:34PM2.37m | 12:01PM2.20m | 4:07PM1.95m | 00:08AM2.24m | ||
Low Tide | 9:52AM1.79m | 2:30PM1.04m | 3:02AM0.71m | 11:03AM1.80m | 3:25PM0.84m | 3:50AM0.48m | 11:54AM1.77m | 4:11PM0.65m | 00:37AM1.69m | 4:34AM0.29m | 4:54PM0.50m | 1:11AM1.64m | 5:16AM0.18m | 1:16PM1.70m | 1:46AM1.61m | 5:57AM0.17m | 1:53PM1.68m | 2:20AM1.60m | 6:37AM0.26m | 2:27PM1.67m | 2:52AM1.60m |
5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | ENE 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 36 | 24 | 10 | — | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 4 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — |
5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | SW 4 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
1 | 3 | — | 36 | 64 | 194 | 52 | 27 | 38 | 17 | 6 | — | — | 37 | 5 | 9 | — | 15 | 62 | 58 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 262 | 225 | 434 | 332 | 174 | 120 | 117 | 0 | 138 | 149 | 149 | 178 | 181 | 178 | 165 | 165 | 358 | 593 | 117 | 0 |
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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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