Brighton Surf Break

Brighton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.80° N 0.06° W

Issued: 12 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brighton sea temperature is
16.8° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Brighton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brighton surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:

The surf forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
SW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
W
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
4
1.5
W
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.3
SW
12
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
22
10
7
11
26
30
29
178
33
23
39
11
10
15
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
SSE
20
NE
30
E
30
E
10
ESE
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
15
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
15
NW
5
S
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:33AM4.20m
8:06PM4.38m
8:41AM4.21m
9:07PM4.41m
9:40AM4.32m
10:01PM4.52m
10:30AM4.50m
10:47PM4.68m
11:13AM4.69m
11:28PM4.84m
11:53AM4.87m
00:06AM4.99m
12:30PM5.01m
00:43AM5.10m
Low Tide
1:46PM1.53m
2:22AM1.51m
2:41PM1.58m
3:14AM1.47m
3:33PM1.54m
4:03AM1.37m
4:22PM1.45m
4:49AM1.23m
5:08PM1.33m
5:32AM1.08m
5:50PM1.20m
6:12AM0.94m
6:31PM1.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:47
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
 mm
1
Temp °C
32
31
24
30
32
27
23
21
24
21
21
20
17
16
16
16
18
20
19
19
17
Feels °C
33
32
22
27
28
23
22
19
23
19
17
19
14
11
12
11
12
15
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.5
W
7
1.2
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.3
SW
12
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.1
SW
10
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
26
99
21
23
39
11
4
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
11
0.1
NE
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
2
2
5
1
2
2
8
27
5
4
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
11
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
3
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
SW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
4
1.5
W
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
W
5
0.2
N
3
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
2
5
4
5
5
22
10
7
11
19
30
29
178
33
19
65
1
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
726
689
393
316
164
226
250
181
233
327
161
357
893
328
0
74
350
84
249
161
388
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Brighton Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brighton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brighton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brighton 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 (Brighton) 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 Brighton 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.

Brighton is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Rottingdean. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rottingdean. Rottingdean has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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