
Surf Forecasts:
Boscombe Pier surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WSW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boscombe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got.
I'll be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. The whole 16-day window is a real letdown. We're in for a long stretch of flat, weak, and frequently messy conditions. The first decent bump doesn't even show up until Wednesday the 5th, and even then, it's nothing to write home about. From the 4th through the 19th, there are zero standout days, just a lot of nothing.
Boscombe Pier is our only spot to talk about. It's a beginner-friendly beach-and-pier setup, but it's inconsistent at the best of times. The water is sitting at a very unusual 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—that's a real bonus if you're just sitting out there.
The first bit of action arrives on the morning of Wednesday the 5th. We'll see a weak, short-period swell pushing about 4ft from the WSW. The combined energy is only moderate (104), and a fresh cross-shore wind will chop it up. It's poor surf. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to about 7ft from the same direction, with energy climbing to 293, but the wind stays onshore and messy. Still poor.
Thursday the 6th morning offers a little relief with a clean 3ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is weak and short-period. The afternoon gets bumpy again. Friday the 7th morning is glassy but only offers 1ft—flat as a pancake. The rest of the first week is the same: tiny, weak waves with onshore winds.
Into the second week, the pattern holds. The morning of Monday the 10th sees a clean 1ft with a gentle offshore from the NNE, but the energy is just 11—barely a ripple. The afternoon on the 10th is glassy with a 2ft swell, but the period is a pathetic 3 seconds.
The only glimmer of something half-decent comes on the morning of Friday the 14th. A gentle offshore from the NNW will clean up a 2ft swell from the WSW. The period stretches to 8 seconds, and the energy is 46. It’s not big, and it’s not powerful, but for this stretch, it’s the cleanest wave you’ll find. Even then, it’s rated as poor surf.
Honestly, with all the onshore winds and weak, short-period swell, Boscombe Pier looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional paddle session for most of this period. There's just no power or shape.
The Bottom Line: There are no standouts here. It’s a total flat spell. With the break being inconsistent and the forecasts this poor for this long, it's one of those blank runs that's more normal for the area than a rare event. Keep your board in the car and your eye on the sky. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Stay patient,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 |
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16 | 31 | 72 | 104 | 293 | 117 | 58 | 49 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 1:20PM1.91m | 1:02AM1.91m | 5:27AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.82m | 1:04AM1.80m | 6:09AM1.76m | 1:32PM1.75m | 1:42AM1.68m | 6:55AM1.75m | 2:14PM1.68m | 7:14PM1.88m | 7:57AM1.74m | 7:17PM1.88m | 7:41AM1.76m | 7:35PM1.94m | 8:08AM1.84m | 8:12PM2.05m | ||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM1.76m | 8:21PM0.89m | 8:43AM0.79m | 3:44PM1.75m | 9:14PM1.01m | 4:10AM1.67m | 3:22PM1.71m | 10:18PM1.11m | 10:45AM1.12m | 3:30PM1.65m | 11:32PM1.14m | 12:01PM1.19m | 00:49AM1.09m | 8:25AM1.76m | 1:20PM1.17m | 2:02AM0.94m | 9:52AM1.79m | 2:30PM1.04m | 3:02AM0.71m | ||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 4 |
16 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 2 | 24 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 11 | — | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | SW 5 | NW 3 | NNE 2 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | WSW 3 | N 2 |
2 | 31 | 72 | 104 | 293 | 117 | 58 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 326 | 260 | 334 | 334 | 260 | 281 | 406 | 316 | 319 | 326 | 358 | 594 | 281 | 225 | 195 | 1466 | 194 | 267 | 356 | 260 |
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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).
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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