Surf Forecasts:
Brighton surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WSW swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Brighton has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day run, it’s a pretty bleak picture. The surf forecast is consistently poor, so don’t expect much in the way of waves you’d actually want to paddle out for. The water temp is sitting around 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only notable thing. The combined swell energy is weak throughout, mostly staying under 100. We’ve got a long stretch of very small, weak swell and messy winds. There are no standout days at all here.
Starting off, Friday the 11th brings a small 4ft SW swell with a short 6-second period and weak energy (85), but it’s poor surf conditions with a cross-offshore wind. That tiny bit of swell drops off fast. Saturday the 12th is even smaller with a 1ft to 4ft WSW swell and wind swinging cross-shore, leaving it lumpy and choppy. Sunday the 13th bumps up slightly to 4ft WSW swell and energy hitting 109, but it’s still cross-shore with lumpy conditions. Not worth getting wet.
From Monday the 14th right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny waves—most readings are under 2ft, with many days showing just 0.3ft. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There are a few brief moments of clean conditions, like Wednesday morning the 16th with a 2ft WSW swell and cross-offshore wind, but the energy is only 29. Saturday the 19th morning goes glassy with a 0.3ft W swell and a 12-second period, but the energy is just 8—it’s flat, really.
This is a solid stretch of no good surf. If you’re really desperate, the cleanest window might be the Wednesday morning the 16th or the glassy morning on the 19th, but you’d be chasing ankle-biters. For the second week, it’s all tiny, messy, or onshore. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle, given the consistent wind and lack of wave power. Don’t hold your breath—forecasts can change, but this one’s looking rough.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 85 | 40 | 13 | 7 | 48 | 77 | 107 | 111 | 39 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 32 | 72 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM5.86m | 00:27AM5.87m | 12:49PM6.00m | 1:05AM5.94m | 1:24PM5.99m | 1:40AM5.86m | 1:58PM5.84m | 2:14AM5.65m | 2:32PM5.57m | 2:48AM5.35m | 3:04PM5.22m | 3:22AM4.97m | 3:38PM4.83m | 3:58AM4.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.25m | 6:38AM0.02m | 6:58PM0.15m | 7:14AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.18m | 7:48AM0.18m | 8:06PM0.35m | 8:21AM0.44m | 8:40PM0.61m | 8:55AM0.78m | 9:14PM0.96m | 9:30AM1.17m | 9:52PM1.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | WSW 6 | SW 10 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | W 10 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 85 | 21 | 12 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 39 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 29 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | SW 10 | W 7 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | W 6 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 40 | 13 | 7 | 48 | 77 | 107 | 111 | — | 15 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 72 | 6 | 2 | — | 8 | 17 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 121 | 74 | 348 | 348 | 327 | 306 | 431 | 166 | 158 | 231 | 161 | 944 | 1339 | 288 | 84 | 271 | 325 | 284 | 431 | 419 |
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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).
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