Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 693 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the forecast for this stretch. It’s a rough one, fellas. A long, dry spell is on the cards before we see anything worth paddling out for.
The water is a balmy 70°, which is about 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s freakishly warm, like a hot tub. But the trade-off for that warm water is a whole lot of nothing.
From Saturday the 29th of August, we’re starting a blank run. The wind is a mess, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place. On Saturday afternoon, a 10ft SW swell rolls in, but with a strong cross-onshore breeze at 28 mph, it’s a total washout—messy, lumpy, and dangerous. The combined energy is a massive 1245 (strong to very strong), but it’s completely unsurfable. The conditions are poor right through the first week, with a few cleaner moments on Monday the 31st when the wind turns cross-off, but the swell is still short-period and weak.
The whole first week and into the second is a write-off. We’re talking over a week of "poor surf conditions" on the cards. The energy is low, the wind is wrong, and the swell is short and weak. It’s not looking good at all.
Finally, there’s a flicker of hope on Thursday the 10th of September. Thursday afternoon might just be the standout. The swell picks up to a decent 8ft from the SW, period is a short 7 seconds, but the wind drops to glassy. Glassy conditions at Boscombe Pier are a rare treat. The combined energy hits 453 (moderate to strong). This is the only window in the whole 16 days that looks worth a paddle. It’s still a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit fat and close out on the bank, but with no wind, it’ll be the cleanest it gets. That 8ft is getting into expert territory, so beginners should sit this one out. The rest of the second week is a mix of tiny, clean but weak surf, or just more onshore junk.
The short answer is: don't hold your breath. If you’ve got a kite, Saturday the 29th might be for you, but for a paddle, you’re waiting for that Thursday the 10th. It’s about as promising as a broken leash.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 119 | 682 | 548 | 299 | 184 | 47 | 9 | 29 | 64 | 226 | 246 | 424 | 218 | 198 | 237 | 220 | 77 | 18 | 117 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04AM2.24m | 3:00PM1.89m | 11:16PM2.35m | 11:42AM2.24m | 3:37PM1.90m | 11:54PM2.29m | 12:18PM2.17m | 4:14PM1.91m | 00:29AM2.16m | 4:30AM1.83m | 4:52PM1.92m | 1:00AM1.99m | 5:11AM1.85m | 1:11PM1.91m | 1:01AM1.81m | 5:54AM1.85m | 6:11PM1.89m | 1:22AM1.65m | 6:43AM1.84m | 1:37PM1.68m | |
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.41m | 1:34PM1.73m | 2:03AM1.69m | 6:10AM0.40m | 2:10PM1.73m | 2:36AM1.70m | 6:48AM0.47m | 2:45PM1.74m | 7:10PM0.65m | 7:30AM0.63m | 3:16PM1.76m | 7:54PM0.79m | 8:16AM0.85m | 3:39PM1.76m | 8:46PM0.96m | 9:11AM1.09m | 3:22PM1.74m | 9:50PM1.12m | 10:21AM1.28m | 3:00PM1.65m | 11:10PM1.20m |
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 13 | 22 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 281 | 119 | 682 | 548 | 299 | 3 | — | 9 | 29 | 64 | 226 | 246 | 424 | 218 | 198 | 237 | 220 | 77 | 18 | 117 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 604 | 227 | 88 | 14 | 0 | 48 | 119 | 260 | 370 | 183 | 188 | 189 | 183 | 817 | 522 | 334 | 332 | 149 | 75 | 47 |
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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).
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