Boscombe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.72° N 1.84° W

Boscombe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boscombe Pier sea temperature is
20.9° C
5.1° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, how's it going, folks? Rusty here. Let's break down the surf for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a dud. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy windswell that's just not worth your time. The tide will be lapping at the pier, but that's about it. The real action starts to build heading into the weekend of the 26th and 27th.

The real standout is Sunday the 26th. The afternoon session at Boscombe Pier is looking like the pick of the bunch. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the WSW with a moderate wave energy (444), and the wind is set to be a clean cross-offshore breeze. That's going to be a proper session for anyone with a bit of experience. The morning of the 26th isn't bad either, with a 6ft swell and clean offshore winds, though the energy is a bit lower (266).

The following Monday morning, the 27th, still has some clean 3ft swell with a moderate offshore breeze, but it's a step down from the Sunday. For the rest of the run, it's a lot of small, choppy, and onshore slop, with a few glimpses of clean but tiny waves. The water temperature is feeling about average for this time of year.

So, get your head around that. The best of the lot is undoubtedly Sunday the 26th afternoon at Boscombe Pier. It's not a classic, but it's the only real swell of note on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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W
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0.1
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12
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8
0.1
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11
0.3
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4
0.1
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10
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10
0.1
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10
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10
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9
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9
0.2
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.1
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8
0.4
WSW
4
1.5
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1.3
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
6
2.2
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7
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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100
266
444
145
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
S
5
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15
NE
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
20
S
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSW
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5
WSW
25
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15
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
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High Tide
5:31AM1.77m
1:46PM1.83m
1:35AM1.82m
6:14AM1.75m
2:18PM1.71m
1:56AM1.69m
6:57AM1.72m
2:48PM1.64m
7:23PM1.91m
7:43AM1.69m
3:46PM1.60m
8:05PM1.85m
8:39AM1.67m
8:49PM1.82m
10:19AM1.69m
9:26PM1.80m
11:38AM1.76m
8:58PM1.81m
Low Tide
8:34AM0.63m
3:48PM1.66m
9:01PM0.98m
4:18AM1.55m
4:09PM1.63m
9:53PM1.14m
4:42AM1.52m
4:22PM1.61m
10:55PM1.27m
5:02AM1.49m
4:32PM1.60m
00:29AM1.31m
5:22AM1.48m
1:54AM1.23m
2:14PM1.28m
2:46AM1.11m
3:03PM1.21m
3:26AM0.98m
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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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